Researchers at UC San Francisco have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling individuals with paralysis to control robotic devices through thought ...

When a person loses a leg above the knee, the nerves that once moved that leg don’t simply go quiet. They keep firing.

Combining two different kinds of signals could help engineers build prosthetic limbs that better reproduce natural movements, according to a new study. A combination of electromyography and force ...

The word “bionic” conjures sci-fi visions of humans enhanced to superhuman levels. It’s true that engineering advances such as better motors and batteries, together with modern computing, mean that ...

The dangers for infection aren’t only caused by microbes, but also by the molecular signals they release. To detect and neutralize these signals, may be the next era for infectious disease control.” — ...

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced several new accessibility features on Tuesday, including the capability for humans to use brain computer interfaces to control their iPhones. Among the new features are ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is adding new lane-use control signals at Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (MMMBT). The purpose of the lane-use ...

Graduate student Peyton Young works with a robotic arm controlled by electromyography (EMG) signals. Young has now developed a technique to use pressure measurements from muscles (force myography, FMG ...