Just over 15 years ago, Johnny Matheny was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that attacked the connective tissue around the bones of his left hand. His doctors gave him a choice: ...

PHILADELPHIA, June 18--Whether you're planning to market a pacemaker, an artificial hip or knee, or a cochlear implant, design considerations are of the utmost importance from the ground up. This was ...

Most of us do not think twice about picking up a cup of coffee, sending a quick text or carrying groceries in from the car. For people who use prosthetic hands, though, these everyday tasks can be a ...

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to help bionic limbs act more like natural ones. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on an experimental hand that shares control with the user to carry out tricky ...

Artificial intelligence is beginning to change how people with upper-limb loss interact with prosthetic technology, with researchers at Newcastle University developing an AI “co-pilot” system designed ...