People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) often experience involuntary movements, which disrupt their ability to perform many tasks. A new device could help reduce ...

An experimental new wearable could allow people such as stroke victims to communicate via subtle hand movements. The device takes the form of a relatively thin patch that is temporarily adhered to the ...

Objectives To investigate exposure-response relationships between measured movements and postures of the wrist and the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and any modifications by sex. Methods ...

A new artificial joint restores important wrist-like movements to forearm amputees, something which could dramatically improve their quality of life. A group of researchers led by Max Ortiz Catalan, ...

(A) Overview of the proposed socket type and fixation of the socket; and (B) control system. A research paper by scientists at The University of Electro-Communications developed a new socket and ...

A new artificial joint restores important wrist-like movements to forearm amputees, something which could dramatically improve their quality of life. A new artificial joint restores important ...

Handy invention: UBC’s Peyman Servati (left) and Arvin Tashakori show off their smart gloves. (Courtesy: Lou Bosshart/UBC Media Relations) A smart glove that tracks finger, hand, and wrist movements ...

(Phys.org)—Researchers have designed a bracelet that harvests biomechanical energy from the wearer's wrist movements, which can then be converted into electricity and used to extend the battery ...

(Phys.org)—Researchers have designed a bracelet that harvests biomechanical energy from the wearer's wrist movements, which can then be converted into electricity and used to extend the battery ...

Eight small bones in your wrist give it flexibility and the necessary range of movements. These bones, arranged in two rows, include the scaphoid and lunate bones in the upper row, close to the ...