Researchers in South Korea have created an artificial skin for prosthetic limbs that allows wearers to experience a sense of touch, according to study results published in Nature Communications. The “smart” prosthetic skin is equipped with pressure and temperature sensors,…
Year: 2014
Stanley Stern joins Ekso Bionics’ board of directors
Ekso Bionics Holdings has announced the appointment of Stanley Stern, MBA, as an independent director of the firm, effective immediately. Stern’s appointment expands the board to six directors, according to a company press release. “Stanley will add critical expertise and…
Robot centered research aids in stroke rehab, wheelchair guidance
New robotics research at the National Institutes of Health will focus on assisting people with disabilities, including a guidance system for wheelchairs and a project focusing on stroke rehabilitation. For the third year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will…
AOPA submits comments on Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals backlog
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has offered a six-page submission of comments as part of an open comment period to address the increased number of requests for administrative law judge hearings for Medicare providers, suppliers and beneficiaries as well…
AOPA submits comments on Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals backlog
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has offered a six-page submission of comments as part of an open comment period to address the increased number of requests for administrative law judge hearings for Medicare providers, suppliers and beneficiaries as well…
Robot control theory could improve gait in amputees
The robot control theory could enable prostheses to dynamically respond to environment, and improve gait in amputees, according to research published in IEEE Transactions on Robotics. Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas measured the center of pressure on…
e-NABLE chosen for Nominet Trust 100 list
Volunteer community e-NABLE was chosen among the 100 projects honored on the Nominet Trust 100 list. The initiative is designed to inspire social entrepreneurs to follow in the footsteps of the world’s leading social technology pioneers. “The Nominet Trust 100…
e-NABLE chosen for Nominet Trust 100 list
Volunteer community e-NABLE was chosen among the 100 projects honored on the Nominet Trust 100 list. The initiative is designed to inspire social entrepreneurs to follow in the footsteps of the world’s leading social technology pioneers. “The Nominet Trust 100…
Parker expands partnership with Freedom Innovations
Parker Hannifin Corporation announced it has completed a minority equity investment agreement with Freedom Innovations LLC. The agreement expands Parker and Freedom Innovations’ partnership, which began in July 2013 with a technology collaboration related to intelligent, powered orthotics and prosthetics. Financial terms…
Educational materials created for amputees in developing nations
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — After working with LIMBS International to better understand the needs of amputees in developing nations, professors at the University of Hartford are creating a series of posters to help educate amputees in a culturally sensitive manner,…