Most of us do not think twice about picking up a cup of coffee, sending a quick text or carrying groceries in from the car. For people who use prosthetic hands, though, these everyday tasks can be a ...

An amazing video shows the world’s first fully waterproof bionic arm submerged in a water tank. Open Bionics, based in Bristol, UK, launched its state-of-the-art Hero RGD and Hero PRO bionic hands on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. At 9 years old, Elisa Ynafante Ferreira holds the honorable distinction of ...

For most of us, they’re a medical marvel, but for amputees or those born without body parts, prosthetics are a true lifeline. Incredibly, the very first prosthetic known to human history dates back ...

Can hold up to 20 kilograms. Magnetic interchangeable covers. Lightweight. Easy to use. Good value compared with competition. Striking design (though maybe not to all tastes). Open Bionics, the ...

A 12-year-old was surprised with his first bionic arm by YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson - known as MrBeast. Kai Pollnitz, who was born without his right hand, received the custom-built prosthetic at ...

A farmer who lost his arm in a harvester accident has become the first NHS patient to be fitted with the world's most advanced bionic limb. Ashley Herbert was just 24 when his right hand got caught in ...