Microfluidic-based soft robotic prosthetics promise relief for diabetic amputees Pneumatic actuators can control fit of prosthetic sockets, reducing pain and skin ulcerations Peer-Reviewed Publication ...

We're no strangers to amputees moving stuff with their minds -- for that matter, a thought-controlled prosthetic isn't really new to us, either -- but the pneumatic arm you see here isn't like ...

To address this problem, the group developed a way to miniaturize the actuators. They designed a microfluidic chip with 10 integrated pneumatic valves to control each actuator.

To address this problem, the group developed a way to miniaturize the actuators. They designed a microfluidic chip with 10 integrated pneumatic valves to control each actuator.

Presently, prosthetics rely on relatively heavy hydraulic, electric or pneumatic actuators to flex artificial fingers, but scientists at Germany's Saarland University are experimenting with much ...

2019 JUN 19-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- A patent application by the inventors Lathers, Steven; LaBelle, Jeffrey, filed on November 27, 2018, was made available ...

In the healthcare industry, pneumatic actuators are used in the manufacture of prosthetics and in MRI compliant surgery.” This report is available at a USD 1,000 discount for a limited time only ...

The actuator is not connected to any power pneumatic pump, and when the legs are in the swing position or moving, the actuator provides no resistance. This design feature won Kong a best patent ...