Open Source Prosthetic Hands Focus on Function and Personality
A reddit user asked for workouts for his brother, who lost his hands. Another user responded with a 3D printed prosthetic.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
The Latest in Bionic Limbs Will Take Your Breath Away
Bionics is defined as the application of biological methods and systems found in nature and design of engineering systems and modern technology, also known as bionical creative engineering. Present and future bionics aren’t the thing of science fiction; they are our current reality and are very much present in our everyday life. The current advancements […]
The Future of Robotics and DIY Medical Technology
At the 2015 Bay Area Maker Faire, Carol Reiley spoke on the future of robots in our lives, in medical technology, and how our society might better shape the future of robotics. In her 15 years of experience as a computer scientist and roboticist, she has worked on various applications of robotics as they relate […]
A Peek at Hacking in an Energy Starved Future
In the future, we’ll all live in “Live Cubes,” tiny homes that restrict your energy and water use
Watch 24 Robots Compete in Weekend DARPA Challenge
Starting today in Pomona California, and continuing through all of tomorrow, 24 teams will put their robots through a series of eight difficult tasks that must be completed within one hour.
Smart Bike Tweeted its Cross-Country Journey
Precious is the name of the sensor laden anthropomorphized bicycle modified by New York makers Zolty, Mattias Gunneras, and Michael Lipton of Breakfast. The project started when its rider, Janeen, had decided to ride across the US on the TransAmerica Trail to raise money for LIVESTRONG. The crew at Breakfast wanted to lend support and saw it as an opportunity to create something different and exciting.
Google Awards $600,000 For 3D Printed Prosthetics
In the universe of 3D printing, one star shines particularly bright. The organization named e-NABLE has set out to harness the multitudes of home 3d printers to create customized and cheap prosthesis for children. We’ve covered them on many occasions, and it would appear that Google has also taken note. As part of their $20 […]