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Intel's ultra-efficient AI chips can power prosthetics and self-driving cars

They can crunch AI tasks 1,000 times faster than CPUs.

By S. Dent, 07.15.19

07.14.19

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Synthetic fiber 'muscles' could lead to brawny robots and prosthetics

They can carry many times their own weight.

By J. Fingas, 07.14.19

01.28.19

AI-tuned robotic knee helps amputees walk within minutes

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AI-tuned robotic knee helps amputees walk within minutes

You wouldn't need to spend hours adjusting prosthetics.

By J. Fingas, 01.28.19

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10.10.18

Researchers develop 3D printed objects that can track their own use

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Gadgetry

Researchers develop 3D printed objects that can track their own use

They could be used to monitor devices like smart pill bottles or prosthetics.

By M. Locklear, 10.10.18

09.11.18

AT&T's LTE-M device can help doctors perfect prosthetic limbs

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AT&T's LTE-M device can help doctors perfect prosthetic limbs

The device gives medical professionals a look into a patient's daily experiences.

By M. Moon, 09.11.18

02.12.18

Rugged e-skin can heal its cuts and scrapes

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Rugged e-skin can heal its cuts and scrapes

It helps you feel temperature and pressure, but it can also take damage.

By J. Fingas, 02.12.18

02.05.18

A US Paralympian designed Team USA's snowboard prosthetics

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Gadgetry

A US Paralympian designed Team USA's snowboard prosthetics

How Mike Schultz went from pro snowmobiler to Paralympic athlete.

By A. Tarantola, 02.05.18

11.01.17

Jellyfish-inspired e-skin glows when it's in 'pain'

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Jellyfish-inspired e-skin glows when it's in 'pain'

It can sense a wider range of pressure than other artificial skins.

By M. Locklear, 11.01.17

05.30.17

Haptic feedback gives prosthetics 'muscle sense'

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Haptic feedback gives prosthetics 'muscle sense'

Users will be able to feel the position of their mechanical hands without looking

By A. Tarantola, 05.30.17

05.05.17

ICYMI: A prosthetic hand with two senses

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ICYMI: A prosthetic hand with two senses

The better to grab objects with, my dear

By A. Bouman, 05.05.17