amputees Archives | Popular Science

By Sarah Fecht May 31, 2017

Health

If we want bionic limbs that actually work, we might need smarter amputations

The process hasn't changed much since the Civil War.

By Sarah Fecht Dec 28, 2016

Health

These two-headed worms could help scientists regrow lost limbs

Two heads really are better than one

By Samantha Cole Sep 1, 2016

Health

Researchers Uncover Basis Of Amputee Phantom Sensations

Implications for how we understand amputees and prosthetics

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jul 11, 2016

Technology

Segway Inventor’s Advanced Prosthetic Arm Will Go On Sale This Year

Dean Kamen and DARPA team up

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum Jun 21, 2016

Health

How ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Helped Turn An Amputee Into A Maker

James Young and his laser-lit, do-it-yourself Phantom Limb

By Levi Sharpe Jul 17, 2015

Health

Approved: Prosthetic Legs That Anchor Directly To The Bone

No longer just for Oscar the cat

By Levi Sharpe Jun 29, 2015

Technology

link testing

just link testing

By Levi Sharpe Jun 29, 2015

Technology

‘Hunger Games’ Actress Angel Giuffria Talks Life As A Cyborg

Plus, the future of bionic limbs

By Popular Science Staff Nov 18, 2014

Health

Deka “Luke” Arm

The bionic arm

By Francie Diep Oct 9, 2014

Health

Sense Of Touch Recreated For Amputees In Their Prosthetics

How gentle electric buzzes can give a man sensations in a hand he's lost

amputees

Latest

Featured in amputees

If we want bionic limbs that actually work, we might need smarter amputations

These two-headed worms could help scientists regrow lost limbs

Researchers Uncover Basis Of Amputee Phantom Sensations

Segway Inventor’s Advanced Prosthetic Arm Will Go On Sale This Year

How ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Helped Turn An Amputee Into A Maker

Approved: Prosthetic Legs That Anchor Directly To The Bone

link testing

‘Hunger Games’ Actress Angel Giuffria Talks Life As A Cyborg

Deka “Luke” Arm

Sense Of Touch Recreated For Amputees In Their Prosthetics