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Scientists at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are working on a bionic hand prosthesis designed for people with unilateral or bilateral forearm amputations. The hand can perform various gripping and manipulative movements and it is controlled with biosignals. Credit: Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Researchers in Wrocław develop bionic hand

Scientists from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are completing work on a prototype bionic hand prosthesis for people with forearm amputations. The device is controlled with signals sent by muscles on the stump of the amputated limb, and artificial intelligence is used to analyse them.

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Scientists at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are working on a bionic hand prosthesis designed for people with unilateral or bilateral forearm amputations. The hand can perform various gripping and manipulative movements and it is controlled with biosignals. Credit: Wrocław University of Science and Technology

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