Bionic Hand Does More Than Touch, It Feels

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A European research team created a bionic hand that does more than touch, it actually feels. Scientists have greatly improved the dexterity of prosthetics but incorporating the sense of touch has been a challenge. Many patients have said the lack of feeling is the reason they do not use their prosthetic hands as much as they would like.

This is not the first time science has tried to incorporate a sense of touch to artificial hands. This most recent effort by Italian and Swiss researchers is one of the most advanced. This is part of an ongoing and growing body of research that has focused on the development of more advanced and lifelike prosthetics.

Dennis Aabo Sorensen, a 36-year-old man from Denmark, lost his left hand 10 years ago during a New Year’s Eve celebration when a firework rocket exploded in his hand. Sorensen never expected to feel anything with the remaining stump again.

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