Bracing/Prosthetics
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Patient Operates Two Bionic Arms with His Thoughts
The Johns Hopkins team is also developing strategies for providing sensory feedback for both hands at the same time using neural stimulation.Videos Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 10.17.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Building Smart Prosthetic Sockets to Boost Comfort and Mobility
When integrated into a prosthesis, fluidic flexible matrix composites can accommodate to limb volume loss, and help maintain a comfortable fit.Virginia Tech 10.10.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
AI Improves Control of Prosthetic Hands
Researchers show success towards goal of EMG-controlled prosthetics using deep learning.PRNewswire 10.02.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
LegWorks Releases ATK HydraPro
Waterproof, hydraulic prosthetic knee joint meets the demands of active amputees.LegWorks 10.01.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
Smart Artificial Hand for Amputees Combines User & Robotic Control
Has never been done for robotic hand control, and contributes to the emerging field of shared control in neuroprosthetics.Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne 09.12.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Electronic Glove Offers 'Humanlike' Features for Prosthetic Hand Users
Sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls has the ability to sense pressure, temperature, and hydration.Videos Purdue University 09.04.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Exoskeleton Research Takes Steps Forward, Thanks to Personal Connection
CMU student John Mangual develops an unpowered exoskeleton prototype based on research into his mother's chronic ankle instability.Michael Henninger, Carnegie Mellon University 08.28.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Intellirod Spine Launches iLink Wearable Sensor
Bluetooth-enabled sensor module can be attached to any brace, orthotic, or prosthetic to gather important data about compliance, posture, and mobility.Business Wire 08.21.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Suit Up with a Robot to Move More Easily
Exosuit highlights the potential for wearable robots.Benjamin Boettner 08.15.19
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Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Imaging | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
The 2019 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms
Robotics and M&A continued to define the orthopedics industry in 2018.ODT Staff 08.14.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Imaging | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
Hidden Gems: 6 Orthopedic Technology Innovators of Note
These organizations are offering intriguing technologies to improve orthopedic care and, as such, have piqued the ODT editors’ interests.Sam Brusco, Sean Fenske, and Michael Barbella 08.14.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Robotic Neck Brace Dramatically Improves Functions of ALS Patients
Comfortable brace incorporates both sensors and actuators to restore roughly 70 percent of the active range of motion.Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science 08.13.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Design | Extremities | Large Joint | Research & Development | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Orthopedic Technology Innovation for Kids
With pediatrics representing an underserved patient base when it comes to orthopedic solutions, a dedicated organization is seeking to change that.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.08.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Biomedical Startup Gears Up for U.S. Launch
Adapttech secures FDA decision for device that improves prosthesis fit.Videos Adapttech 08.07.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
A 21st Century Cane for Walking Stability
Device acts as a cane-like mobile assistant to provide light-touch to help the elderly and others with impaired mobility.Videos Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science 08.07.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Human Torso Simulator Offers Promise for New Back Brace Innovations
It allows researchers to test different back brace designs and configurations without needing to test them on people.Lancaster University 07.31.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Össur Acquires College Park Industries
Together, both companies will be well-positioned to enhance their offerings in both lower and upper limb prosthetics.GlobeNewswire 07.22.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Sensor-Laden 'E-Skin' Gives Robots and Prosthetics Exceptional Sense of Touch
Unique sensor system responds 1,000 times faster than the human sense of touch, the fastest ever achieved for an e-skin.Videos National University of Singapore 07.18.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
3D Printed Prosthetic Hand Learns Wearer's Movement Patterns
By learning the wearer's movement patterns, the technology can help amputee patients perform daily tasks.Hiroshima University 06.28.19
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