Aether MyoSense EMG Control for Bionic Hand Systems
For a bionic hand to respond to a user’s intent, the prosthetic system needs a reliable way to detect and translate voluntary muscle activity.
For a bionic hand to respond to a user’s intent, the prosthetic system needs a reliable way to detect and translate voluntary muscle activity.
Some upper-limb amputees choose not to wear a prosthesis because the device feels harder to live with than to leave off. That choice is rarely about “giving up.” More often, it reflects daily friction: socket discomfort, weight fatigue, control...
The starting line may look the same, but the road to getting there is a whole lot different. The space that used to be all about limitations has been turned on its head by tech that can adapt, respond, and perform in real time.
There’s a moment that really drives home the reality of the rehabilitation journey. It’s not while you’re having a consultation or getting fitted, but when you’re trying to do something simple, like grab a cup or send a text message.
The first day back at a job can feel bigger than surgery, rehab, and the long stretch of recovery combined. It is not just about doing work again. It is about stepping back into routines, expectations, and a version of life that may now look very...
Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet when we least expect it. For many, an upper limb amputation isn't just a medical event; it is the beginning of an entirely new chapter of existence.
Travel rarely goes exactly as planned, and that’s part of what makes it exciting. But when we’re managing a prosthesis, the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful one often comes down to how well we plan.
Typing is something most people rarely think twice about, yet it is one of the most precise actions we perform every day. Each key press requires coordination between the brain, fingers, and subtle control of pressure and movement. That is why the...
The journey into motherhood is often described as a marathon, but for those of us navigating pregnancy with a limb amputation, it can feel like a marathon run on shifting sands. Pregnancy with limb loss is a transformative journey, marked by...