2023-09-17
By developing prosthetics with added degrees of freedom, including extendable limbs and additional joints, this concept aims to enhance human capabilities beyond natural limits, integrating advanced technology to transform the human body into a more versatile and powerful mechanism.
2023-04-03
By decoding user intentions with precision, prostheses can be transformed from mere supportive tools into devices that not only assist but also augment human abilities, empowering all users to transcend natural limitations.
2022-05-13
Combining a Haptic Feedback and Sensing Glove (HFG) with an Underactuated Finger Mechanism (UFM), this concept aims to replicate the complex motion of human fingers in a robotic system, providing bi-directional control and haptic feedback to enhance user experience and precision in robotic applications.
2024-10-27
Benefits of combining hydraulic and electric actuation strategies in robotic systems, particularly for human-interactive robots, is explored to leverage both force and precision adaptively based on task requirements.
2024-07-10
Developing a heart phantom that accurately replicates heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) could provide a crucial tool for researchers, enabling the testing of novel treatments and interventions in a controlled environment, and addressing the challenges of creating accurate HFpEF models for improved patient outcomes.
2024-07-06
By creating a simple attachment with a serrated edge that fits around any roll of tape, this concept aims to eliminate the need for additional cutting tools, offering a convenient solution for everyday tape usage.
2024-06-20
Integrating vision-guided feedback into prosthesis control systems could enhance the precision of actuation by providing real-time visual information, helping to bridge the gap between user intentions and accurate, natural movement in prosthetics and exoskeletons.
2024-03-25
Envisioning prosthetics and exoskeletons with interchangeable arm heads, this concept allows users to customize their arm's functionality for various tasks, transforming human limbs into adaptable tools that surpass biological limitations.
2024-02-10
Exploring the potential of generating electricity from the body's circulating blood, this concept aims to power implantable devices and artificial organs, potentially eliminating the need for batteries or external power sources, while overcoming significant challenges related to safety and efficiency.
2023-10-18
By designing a modular and adaptable exoskeleton with a universal standard for component connections, this concept aims to provide a customizable solution for individuals with a wide range of disabilities, enabling them to regain functionality and improve their quality of life.
2023-09-16
By combining virtual reality with advanced robotics, this concept envisions a future where individuals can remotely control humanoid robots, allowing them to be virtually present at any location, thereby saving time, reducing travel fatigue, and enabling participation in a wide range of activities from afar.
2023-01-19
By focusing on decoding user intentions rather than complex motor signals, this concept aims to actuate prostheses through preprogrammed routines, potentially simplifying control mechanisms and enhancing the quality of life for users while paving the way for more advanced applications in robotics and prosthetics.