World’s first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand
Researchers at Italy’s Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna have developed the first prosthetic arm that moves by analysing movements of magnets embedded in the patient’s muscles.
New prosthetic foot mimics bones to boost flexibility
Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (Italy) have developed SoftFoot Pro, a flexible, waterproof prosthetic foot designed to improve balance and adaptability on uneven terrain for amputees and humanoid robots.
VIDEO: Testing the third thumb
University of Cambridge have released a video of researchers testing their “Third Thumb” controllable prosthetic on the general public back in 2022..