Researchers developed a bidirectional interface that uses muscle vibrations to restore natural sensations of movement in upper limb prosthetics. The system restored coordinated hand grasp movement patterns, or 'synergies,' similar to those felt by participants with different kinesthetic feedback systems.
A recent international study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies found that preserving bilateral cardiac vagal innervation is an anti-aging factor. The right cardiac vagus nerve helps preserve cardiomyocyte health independently of heart rate, suggesting a new strategy for long-term heart protection.
A research group led by Francesco Greco transformed marker ink into a graphene-based electrical circuit using a laser beam, creating a new frontier in electronics. The innovation uses simple and low-cost materials to generate innovative applications on any surface.
Researchers at the University of Parma and Sant'Anna School in Pisa developed a new approach to understand how the brain controls spontaneous movements in natural situations. The study used telemetric devices to record hundreds of neurons from the brains of monkeys, revealing complex synergies between individual neurons that allow for ...
Researchers analyzed over 200,000 US weather events between 1991 and 2019 to find that wages experience persistent losses while incomes recover gradually. The poorest counties suffer more severe losses, highlighting the need for public intervention and adaptation policies.
A research team has created a magnetically controlled prosthetic hand allowing users to replicate movements by thinking and apply force when grasping objects. The system involves implanting small magnets into the muscles of the forearm, enabling everyday activities like opening jars and picking up coins.
A temperature-sensitive prosthetic limb has been developed to improve amputee interactions and feelings of human connection. Researchers have created a device called MiniTouch that provides realistic and real-time thermal feedback, enabling amputees to discriminate between objects of different temperatures and materials.
A Swedish woman with a below-elbow amputation received a novel human-machine interface that integrates her residual limb with a bionic hand. The technology enables comfortable attachment and reliable control, relieving pain and improving daily life.
Researchers at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies and Australian Centre for Robotic Vision unveiled guiding principles for grasp type choice during object handover, facilitating human-robot cooperation. The study demonstrates that humans intuitively leave handles unobstructed to facilitate subsequent tasks.