A virtual forearm can bend in a blink. It can also take its time, easing toward a target as if it is thinking about the move. In a new virtual reality study, both extremes felt wrong. When a ...

A robotic arm that moves too quickly can feel creepy. One that moves too slowly feels awkward and unhelpful. In a VR study, researchers found that AI-powered prosthetic arms were best accepted when ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The primary obstacle in prosthetic integration is not mechanical but biological. When a limb is amputated, the ...

When AI powered prosthetic arms that move autonomously become widespread, understanding how people feel about them and accept them will be crucial. In this study, we used virtual reality to simulate a ...

At North Windy Ridge Intermediate School in Buncombe County, STEM teacher Russell Thompson is using a 3D printer to design ...