Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. At 9 years old, Elisa Ynafante Ferreira holds the honorable distinction of ...

Bionic arms for kids have a come long way from where they started 10 years ago in Central Florida. They couldn’t hold much. They were costly to make and replace for growing kids. And they didn’t have ...

Patient using bionic hand system to eat a chocolate. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in brain-machine interfaces. In ...

Bionics and neuroprosthetics are two fields of biomedical engineering that aim to restore or enhance lost functions in people with sensory, motor, or cognitive impairments by designing artificial ...

THE FUTURE — For most, a disembodied hand inching its way across a table would be something found only in a horror movie or stress-induced dream. But for Tilly Lockey, removing the detachable hand ...

For most of us, they’re a medical marvel, but for amputees or those born without body parts, prosthetics are a true lifeline. Incredibly, the very first prosthetic known to human history dates back ...

Can hold up to 20 kilograms. Magnetic interchangeable covers. Lightweight. Easy to use. Good value compared with competition. Striking design (though maybe not to all tastes). Open Bionics, the ...

A Johns Hopkins and DARPA-funded limb has been adapted to give a double amputee control over two bionic arms at once. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share ...

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 ...

FORT RECOVERY, Ohio -- Rita Homan has always been more than willing to lend a helping hand. Nowadays if you ask her whether she can lend a hand, she'll likely give a sly smile and a quick word of ...