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![Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_67f6b6f47d2d45ef86f550c7d9ee82bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_67f6b6f47d2d45ef86f550c7d9ee82bb~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2022
Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
![The ‘holy grail’ in electronic 'smart' skin has arrived](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_d78353a8a912452eba9c7cad7c8114d0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_d78353a8a912452eba9c7cad7c8114d0~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022
The ‘holy grail’ in electronic 'smart' skin has arrived
Smart skin is a wafer-thin material that reacts simultaneously to force, moisture and temperature with extremely high spatial resolution.
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![3D printed fingertip ‘feels’ like human skin](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_24b1716dfb1845279d86540f4ba695e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_24b1716dfb1845279d86540f4ba695e3~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Apr 10, 2022
3D printed fingertip ‘feels’ like human skin
Machines can beat the world’s best chess player, but they cannot handle a chess piece as well as an infant due to a lack of robot dexterity.
![Scientists create artificial muscles made of proteins](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_25e32200e9164223a89d9c8cfa88ca28~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_25e32200e9164223a89d9c8cfa88ca28~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 31, 2022
Scientists create artificial muscles made of proteins
Researchers have succeeded in developing a muscle solely on the basis of natural proteins controlled by pH and temperature changes.
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![Introducing AugLimb -- The robotic third arm you always needed](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_b5a1de9fdd6f440bb8ea2568acdf3778~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_b5a1de9fdd6f440bb8ea2568acdf3778~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021
Introducing AugLimb -- The robotic third arm you always needed
Researchers recently developed AugLimb, a compact robotic limb that could support humans as they complete a variety of tasks.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 3, 2021
Researchers develop bionic arm that restores natural touch and grip control
First-of-its-kind bionic arm enabling wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation.
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