Neuroscientists and engineers are paving the way for prosthetics that can handle everyday objects and provide lifelike feedback, two new studies detail.
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The large nerve cord running down each octopus arm is separated into segments, giving it precise control over movements and creating a spatial map of its suckers.
Two new papers document progress in neuroprosthetic technology that lets people feel the shape and movement of objects moving over the "skin" of a bionic hand.
An implantable device known as the "bionic breast" aims to restore the sense of touch after reconstructive surgery. Learn about the UChicago team bringing the idea to life.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Wilma Bainbridge (Psychology) for receiving the 2024 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Awards!
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