Brain machine interfaces or neural prosthetics have the potential to restore movement to people with paralysis or amputation, bridging gaps in the nervous system with an artificial device.

The FESGlove system integrates a multi-channel stimulator, a human-machine interface, and a wearable glove with embedded silver fiber and hydrogel electrodes. Functional electrical stimulation is ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The ubiquity of touchscreens has revolutionized the way we interact with digital devices, but the next frontier in human-machine interaction lies in the development of contactless ...

Forward-looking: According to a research paper by Sony Interactive Entertainment's Kazuyuki Arimatsu and Hideki Mori, the console maker may be looking to implement full hand articulation in a future ...

A prototype 3D-printed myoelectric prosthetic hand developed in Japan successfully passed a test by an upper-arm amputee, performing a series of intricate finger motions with more than 90% accuracy.

The EH Series 3-Finger Type electric gripper from Oriental Motor USA is capable of holding objects such as spheres and cylinders, mimicking the dexterity of human fingertips. Key features of the ...

Topographic maps of flexion and extension across somatosensory and motor cortex. Finger transitions are better delineated in the flexion paradigm. (Courtesy: NeuroImage ...