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Robotic arm with soft grippers helps people with disabilities make pizza and more

For the millions of Americans who live with a mobility issue, making a pizza can be a lot more challenging than just choosing between pepperoni or sausage. Now Virginia Tech researchers have developed ...
KSAT

Surgeons use new robotic arm at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital

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MLive

WREX, a 3D-printed robotic exoskeleton for disabled children

Designed to help disabled people with underdeveloped muscles in their arms, the Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX) attaches to the body and uses a set of resistance bands and metal bars to provide ...
KETV Omaha

Omaha family shares fight to get a medical robotic arm for teenage daughter

OMAHA FAMILY SAYS THEIR INSURANCE WRONGLY DENIED A NECESSARY MEDICAL DEVICE FOR THEIR DAUGHTER. AND THE PETERS FAMILY SAYS EVIDENCE AND FEDERAL LAW WERE IGNORED. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S MADDIE ...
Digital Journal

Disabled man controls robot arm with his mind

Two sensors in the Posterior Parietal Cortex, which monitor electronic signals, allowed Erik Sorto control the robot arm as he would a real limb. He was able to pick up a drink and bring it to his ...