ENRICH Aims to Make EMG-Controlled Prosthetic Hands More Affordable in India
An indigenously developed myoelectric prosthetic hand is attracting attention for combining rapid muscle-signal control with…
IIT Madras and Spark Minda Foundation Partner to Expand Kadam Prosthetic Knee
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Spark Minda Foundation have signed a technology licence…
New Electronic Skin Enables Prostheses to Detect Pressure and Temperature
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a customisable electronic skin capable of mapping pressure…
Could Psychedelics Change Phantom Limb Pain? New Documentary Follows an Experimental Trial
A new documentary featuring two amputees living with phantom limb pain explores whether psilocybin could…
ATF Awards 2026 Opens Nominations Across Ten Assistive Technology Categories
AssisTech Foundation has opened nominations for the sixth edition of the ATF Awards, recognising startups…
Dephy Expands Sidekick Ankle-Powered Footwear with New Wider-Fit Design
Wearable robotics company Dephy has expanded its Sidekick footwear range with a new shoe intended…
3D Scanning Is Only the Beginning: Why India’s Orthotics Labs Need a Full Digital Workflow
3D foot scanning is becoming one of the most visible signs of digital transformation in…
Home Healthcare Could Open a New Frontier for Prosthetics, Orthotics and Rehabilitation in India
Home healthcare in India is rapidly moving beyond traditional post-discharge support and elderly care, becoming…
New Electronic Skin Could Bring More Sensitive Touch to Future Prosthetic Hands
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of electronic skin capable of detecting…
Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Open a New Frontier for Prosthetics and Rehabilitation in India
India has an opportunity to become an influential player in the emerging global brain-computer interface…