A team of engineers at the University of Maryland has built a three-fingered soft robotic hand that is sufficiently agile to be able to manipulate the buttons and directional pad on a Nintendo ...

Phantom limb pain is a common problem for people who undergo amputation, and so is the ability to function even with a regular prosthetic, but a medical advance that sounds like it comes straight out ...

Robotic systems have the potential to greatly enhance daily living for the over one billion individuals worldwide who experience some form of disability. Brain-computer interfaces or BCIs present a ...

For many people, an automated vehicle means a car that's fully self-driving in all locations and all conditions, where the occupants could safely nap in the back seat if they wanted. But there are ...

Using hand warmers that keep your fingers toasty can be the difference between a miserable day on the slopes and a memorable one. Not into skiing? Still, many of our favorite outdoor activities — ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. John Locke, a physician and scientist ...