SciShow
Hacking the Brain: The Future of Prosthetics
We usually think of 'hacking' as a bad thing, but scientists are working on ways to hack the brain that will greatly benefit people with prosthetics, and maybe someday people with paralysis.
PBS
Scarred by war, Yemen's children carry burdens beyond their years
In Yemen, some of the most vulnerable victims are the 2 million children on the brink of starvation, or those who lost limbs during the fighting. In Aden, many children have been fit with prosthetic limbs, but with rudimentary materials...
PBS
How do you make the benefits of pre-K education last?
A study suggesting the benefits of pre-K may not be long-lasting has sparked debate in Tennessee, where proposals for state-funded, universal programs are an issue in this year's governor's race. What's behind the finding, and what are...
TED Talks
TED: What will humans look like in 100 years? | Juan enriquez
We can evolve bacteria, plants and animals -- futurist Juan enriquez asks: Is it ethical to evolve the human body? In a visionary talk that ranges from medieval prosthetics to present day neuroengineering and genetics, enriquez sorts out...
TED Talks
Neil Harbisson: I listen to color
Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind, but these days a device attached to his head turns color into audible frequencies. Instead of seeing a world in grayscale, Harbisson can hear a symphony of color -- and yes, even...
TED Talks
Scott Summit: Beautiful artificial limbs
Prosthetics can't replicate the look and feel of lost limbs but they can carry a lot of personality. Designer Scott Summit shows 3D-printed, individually designed prosthetic legs that are unabashedly artificial and completely personal --...
SciShow
About That Snap…
Researchers were inspired by a certain purple villain to study the physics of finger snapping, and they found that the mundane hand motion is actually quite an impressive feat.
TED Talks
Aimee Mullins: My 12 pairs of legs
Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs -- she's got a dozen amazing pairs -- and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height ... Quite simply, she redefines what the body...
TED Talks
Regina Dugan: From mach-20 glider to hummingbird drone
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" asks Regina Dugan, then director of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In this breathtaking talk she describes some of the extraordinary projects -- a...
TED Talks
Christoph Keplinger: The artificial muscles that will power robots of the future
Robot brains are getting smarter and smarter, but their bodies are often still clunky and unwieldy. Mechanical engineer Christoph Keplinger is designing a new generation of soft, agile robot inspired by a masterpiece of evolution:...
SciShow
3D Printing and the Future of Stuff
What if instead of going to the store to buy a new toilet brush, all you had to do was walk into your office and print one out? With recent advances in 3D printing, such a scenario might not be as far away as you think. Chapters PRINT...
SciShow
Hacking the Brain: The Future of Prosthetics
We usually think of 'hacking' as a bad thing, but scientists are working on ways to hack the brain that will greatly benefit people with prosthetics, and maybe someday people with paralysis.
TED Talks
TED: The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future | Enzo Romero
Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model for designing 3D-printed assistive technology sourced from recycled materials -- built...
TED Talks
Todd Kuiken: A prosthetic arm that "feels"
Physiatrist and engineer Todd Kuiken is building a prosthetic arm that connects with the human nervous system -- improving motion, control and even feeling. Onstage, patient Amanda Kitts helps demonstrate this next-gen robotic arm.
TED Talks
Aimee Mullins: Changing my legs - and my mindset
In this TED archive video from 1998, paralympic sprinter Aimee Mullins talks about her record-setting career as a runner, and about the amazing carbon-fiber prosthetic legs (then a prototype) that helped her cross the finish line.
Curated Video
This Amazing Raptor is the Tallest on Earth
The unique secretary bird looks like a bunch of different animals mashed together. The fascinating raptor hunts in pairs and stomp on venomous snakes with a force five times their body weight.
Curated Video
Meet the Largest and Tallest Raptor on Earth
The unique secretary bird looks like a bunch of different animals mashed together. The fascinating raptor hunts in pairs and stomp on venomous snakes with a force five times their body weight.
Great Big Story
Meet Dr. Adventure, innovating prosthetics with the new flesh workshop
Join Seth Kane, aka Dr. Adventure, as he transforms prosthetics into expressive, empowering tools at The New Flesh Workshop, pioneering human enhancement.
Curated Video
The Future of Prosthetics: Enhancing Lives and Extending Longevity
This video explores the advancements in prosthetics, from ancient civilizations to the present day. It highlights the use of new materials, such as carbon fiber and plastics, as well as the integration of computer technology, sensors,...
Curated Video
Advancements in Prosthetics: The Rio Knee System
The Rio Knee is a cutting-edge microprocessor knee system developed by OSSA Prosthetics. This responsive and intelligent prosthetic allows amputees to regain mobility and perform activities they couldn't before. With its automatic...
Great Big Story
The Ingenious Fake Turtle Eggs Tackling Poaching
Discover how conservationists are using fake turtle eggs with GPS to combat poaching and protect sea turtles.
Great Big Story
Meet Dr. Adventure, innovating prosthetics with the new flesh workshop
Join Seth Kane, aka Dr. Adventure, as he transforms prosthetics into expressive, empowering tools at The New Flesh Workshop, pioneering human enhancement.
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Artificial Limb
This video is explaining how artificial limb works for kids.
TMW Media
Transforming Lives With Prosthetics: Learn about Hanger Inc. and their innovative products
How did Hanger Inc. get started as a company? How does the Bibionic hand work? What is the elan and how does it work? Transforming Lives With Prosthetics, Part 1