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New Prosthetic Hand Allows User to Feel

By: Sunny Daddio, Journalist

At Johns Hopkins University, engineers have recently created a prosthetic hand that can grip and hold everyday items without damaging them in a way that mimics human touch. A quote from Sankar herself, states the project goal: "We want to give people with upper-limb loss the ability to safely and freely interact with their environment, to feel and hold their loved ones without concern of hurting them."

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Paralympic Runners

By: Aiden Ragsdale, Journalist

The Paralympic Games is a global multi-sport event where athletes with physical disabilities compete against each other. The athletes, including Paralympics runners, inspire millions of people worldwide and help to break down societal stereotypes surrounding disability.

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This New Prosthetic Hand Called the Ability Hand Contains Touch Sensors

By: Gavin Singhvi, Journalist

A company in Illinois by the name Pysonic made a touch-sensing hand that is very tough and durable.

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Prosthetic Engineers

By: Aiden Rasdale, Journalists

Have you ever heard of a prosthetic engineer? These engineers are responsible for designing and creating artificial

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Devices For Passive Prosthetics

By: Renik deJong, Journalist

Prosthetics have come along way. Allowing amputees to pick things up as they need, and even have realistic looking silicone skin restorations.

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Engineering Breakthrough for Pets

By: John Stevens, Journalist

Engineering has helped advancement in the medical field. We are now able to properly diagnose our pets and even give them prosthetics inexpensively.

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The Pros and Cons of Prosthetic Arms in Sports

By: Andrew Nguyen, Journalist

You need a hand? This prosthetic may help you.

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3D Printed Soft Hands That Can Sense Motion

By: Jayashree Ezhilarasu

Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed a soft robotic arm that can sense motion,...