Mastodawn

MIT News - March 25, 2026
"The next time you’re scrolling your phone, take a moment to appreciate the feat: The seemingly mundane act is possible thanks to the coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Indeed, our hands are the most nimble parts of our bodies. Mimicking their many nuanced gestures has been a longstanding challenge in robotics and virtual reality."

#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #MedTech #Prosthetics #InclusiveInnovation
https://news.mit.edu/2026/wristband-enables-wearers-control-robotic-hand-with-own-movements-0325

Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements

MIT engineers designed an ultrasound wristband that precisely tracks a wearer’s hand movements in real time and communicates the information to a robot or a virtual environment.

MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BBC News May 14

I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy253d7y80o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#Innovation #Prosthetics #DIY

Dorset man builds his own prosthetic leg for swimming

Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.

BBC News May 14

I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy253d7y80o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#Innovation #Prosthetics #DIY

Dorset man builds his own prosthetic leg for swimming

Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.

KillBait News May 5

Bad Bunny Debuts Realistic Aged Look at 2026 Met Gala

📰 Original title: Who Is That Silver Fox? Superstar Ages Up For Jaw-Dropping Met Gala Look

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️

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#fashion #badbunny #metgala #prosthetics

KillBait May 5

Bad Bunny Debuts Realistic Aged Look at 2026 Met Gala

📰 Original title: Who Is That Silver Fox? Superstar Ages Up For Jaw-Dropping Met Gala Look

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/bad-bunny-debuts-realistic-aged-look-at-2026-met-gala/?redirpost=6aefb3ef-a887-4506-bfce-150cae3b063a&utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tawC1tPUo4nO8gfV507Ysi8dz02kz5dW5yXCkRHz8-k

#fashion #badbunny #metgala #prosthetics

Bad Bunny Debuts Realistic Aged Look at 2026 Met Gala

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, stunned attendees at the 2026 Met Gala with a striking and unusual appearance. For the event, the singer showcased a meticulously…

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Mike McCaffrey Apr 23

Watch out, plungers from #Amazon are not high enough quality for use with #Prosthetics.
https://youtube.com/shorts/dVHMyo-ieuI

If it was wet/ would I even be able to move?? 😂 #limblossboss #dreamteamprosthetics #myleglesslife

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PugJesus Apr 13

US Civil War veteran Samuel H. Decker posing with the prosthetic arms he designed for himself, ~1867

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/1978418/us-civil-war-veteran-samuel-h-decker-posing-with-the-prosthetic-arms-he-designed-for-hi

Good News Community Mar 31

🌟 A beautiful step forward for prosthetics!

New research shows how tiny changes in the way prosthetic legs are designed and controlled can make them feel and move much more like natural limbs. Users report better balance, smoother walking, and a stronger sense of connection to the ground.

@goodnews

#Prosthetics #InclusiveTech #HumanCenteredDesign #GoodNews