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    The Aesthetics of Prosthetics: Aimee Mullins

    Published on Aug 22, 2012

    As a double amputee, Aimee Mullins wanted her prosthetic legs to be beautiful, unique - a reflection of her own style and identity. Tune in to this very personal episode of Epiphany, as Aimee Mullins explores the intersection of form and function.

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    Derby the Dog: Running on 3D Printed Prosthetics

    Published on Dec 15, 2014

    See how unique, custom-3D printed prosthetics allow derby the dog to run for the first time.

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    Bionic arm trumps flesh after elective amputation

    Published on Feb 24, 2015

    Three people with paralysed arms had their hands amputated and replaced by prosthetic ones that they control with their mind
    Full story: "Men have hands amputated and replaced with bionic ones"

    by Hal Hodson
    February 25, 2015

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    Bionic Arm Reconstruction

    Published on Feb 25, 2015

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    Giving robots and prostheses the human touch - Science Nation

    Published on Apr 6, 2015

    Research engineers and students in the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Biomechatronics Lab are designing artificial limbs to be more sensational, with the emphasis on sensation.

    With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the team, led by mechanical engineer Veronica J. Santos, is constructing a language of touch that both a computer and a human can understand. The researchers are quantifying this with mechanical touch sensors that interact with objects of various shapes, sizes and textures. Using an array of instrumentation, Santos' team is able to translate that interaction into data a computer can understand.

    The data is used to create a formula or algorithm that gives the computer the ability to identify patterns among the items it has in its library of experiences and something it has never felt before. This research will help the team develop artificial haptic intelligence, which is, essentially, giving robots, as well as prostheses, the "human touch."

    The research in this episode is supported by NSF award #1208519, NRI-Small: Context-Driven Haptic Inquiry of Objects Based on Task Requirements for Artificial Grasp and Manipulation. NRI is the acronym for the National Robotics Initiative.

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    Cyborg Beast: A $50 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand

    Published on Jun 16, 2014

    Video transcript: Jose Delgado Jr. has long been familiar with prosthetics since he was born missing a severe amount of his left hand. One of his most recent models, a myoelectric prosthesis, cost thousands of dollars and affords him a weak grip powered by his forearm muscles. 3D printing on the other hand offered a prosthetic with a seemingly comic book, superhero inspired name, the Cyborg Beast. With a total cost of $50 for the prosthetic (printer sold separately) Delgado's new 3D printed prosthetic hand proved more functional and stronger than his latest myoelectric hand.

    The design for the Cyborg Beast arrived after a consolidated creative effort, derived from the Robohand by Ivan Owen and Richard van As. The final product requires a few hardware pieces, Velcro and padding. Yet with these extra materials, the price still sits at $50 versus the "high-tech" myoelectric prosthetic over $40,000.

    With Cyborg Beast Delgado can now trust using his left hand to drive. At some point in the near future, it will seem absurd for those with access not to take such full advantage of 3D printing. As is the case with the Cyborg Beast, 3D printing not only offers a functional replacement, but an improvement over what until recently would be considered cutting-edge technology. More stories in mainstream media hail 3D printing as the technology of the future, yet it is apparent that 3D printing is here now, ready for the willing.

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    Creating a 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand - AT&T

    Published on Jun 18, 2015

    Learn how AT&T employee Brett Ford went the extra mile to create a 3D printed prosthetic hand for his daughter. Watch as he describes the process and how it can be used to help others.

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    The Next Part
    September 2, 2015

    WINNER - Tribeca Film Festival 2014, Special Jury Mention
    WINNER - Austin Film Festival 2014, Best Short Documentary
    WINNER - GI Film Festival 2015, Best Short Documentary
    WINNER - Sidewalk Film Festival 2014, Audience Choice Award
    WINNER - Washington West Film Festival 2014, Audience Choice Award
    OFFICIAL SELECTION - Nantucket Film Festival 2014
    OFFICIAL SELECTION - New Hampshire Film Festival 2014
    OFFICIAL SELECTION - DocuWest Film Festival 2014
    A Shoulder 2 Shoulder Production
    Directed, Produced, Filmed, and Edited by Erin Sanger
    Produced by Chris Ferguson
    Featuring Kathleen Harris Causey and Aaron Causey
    Associate Producer: Patrick Murphy
    Sound Design: Jeff Mullen

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    Uploaded on Nov 7, 2013

    "Trans-Radial Prosthesis With Three Opposed Fingers," by Masahiro Yoshikawa, Yuya Taguchi, Shin Sakamoto, Shunji Yamanaka, Yoshio Matsumoto, Tsukasa Ogasawara, and Noritaka Kawashima, from Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Keio University, University of Tokyo, and National Rehabilitation Center for the Persons with Disabilities (NRCD). Presented at 2013 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Tokyo, Japan.

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    How close are we to Star Wars-like prosthetics?

    Published on Dec 3, 2015

    Imperial researcher discusses how prototype sensor technology may make robotic prosthetics more user-friendly for people in the future.
    "Star Wars-style robotic hand controlled by muscle vibrations"

    by Martin Sayers, Colin Smith
    December 3, 2015

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