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Smartphone technology improves prosthetic limbs

Losing a limb can be a devastating experience, and while electrically powered prostheses can serve as a replacement for a lost arm, they are notoriously difficult to operate, and will never fully replace normal hand function. ...

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 13, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New program rebuilding faces of soldiers, veterans

(AP) -- Master Sgt. Todd Nelson lost his right eye and ear in a flash when a car bomb in Afghanistan exploded, sending fire up his arm and over his head.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 27, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Innovative digital technologies assist specialists in anatomical reconstruction

Techniques for using digital technology in separating conjoined twins, developing facial prostheses and acquiring data from anthropologic specimens will be among the topics presented at a symposium sponsored by the American ...

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created Apr 28, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Metaklett, a steely hook and loop fastener (w/ Video)

Hook and loop fasteners have become commonplace features of both industry and households. However, they have one snag: they are too weak for many applications. Hook and loop fasteners made of spring steel ...

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0