SciShow
The Terrifying Promise of Robot Bugs
Imitating nature to build a better (or possibly more terrifying) future. We've been trying to build flapping-wing robots for hundreds of years, and now, ornithopters are finally being developed, and may be used mostly for military...
SciShow
The Terrifying Promise of Robot Bugs
Imitating nature to build a better (or possibly more terrifying) future. We've been trying to build flapping-wing robots for hundreds of years, and now, ornithopters are finally being developed, and may be used mostly for military...
SciShow
Hottest Year Ever, and Amazing Gecko-Man Getup!
SciShow News explains the latest climate weirdness, and why the Global Warming Hiatus wasn’t really what it sounded like. Plus, see how humans have harnessed the climbing power of the gecko!
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: A Different Kind of Animal Wonders
Jessi from Animal Wonders gets a Quiz Show rematch against Hank. Will he prevail this time, or commit an animal blunder?
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
Eythor Bender: Human exoskeletons -- for war and healing
Eythor Bender of Berkeley Bionics brings onstage two amazing exoskeletons, HULC and eLEGS -- robotic add-ons that could one day allow a human to carry 200 pounds without tiring, or allow a wheelchair user to stand and walk. It's a...
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.
Next Animation Studio
Synthetic jellyfish made from rat tissue
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology and Harvard University have engineered a jellyfish, dubbed the Medusoid, from a sheet of cultured rat heart muscle tissue. When charged with as little as 1 hertz of electricity, the...
Next Animation Studio
Mind control: Australian-made bionic spine moves robotic limbs using your thoughts
There may be new hope for people with spinal cord injuries, thanks to a device that is being hailed as the "holy grail" in bionics. Australian scientists are developing a bionic spine that could allow paralyzed patients to move using the...
Getty Images
First UK Patient Showcases I-Limb Ultra Bionic Hand
Interview - Patrick explains the advantages of the new hand compared to the previous model. First UK Patient Showcases I-Limb Ultra Bionic Hand on April 30, 2013 in Livingston, Scotland (Footage by Getty Images)
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Close-up shot, Patrick demonstrates how he can
Close-up shot, Patrick demonstrates how he can pick up a mobile phone with the prosthetic hand. Close-up shot, Patrick demonstrates how he can on April 30, 2013 in Livingston, Scotland (Footage by Getty Images)
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Close-up of Patrick demonstrating how he can grab
Close-up of Patrick demonstrating how he can grab a ball with his new Touch Bionics prosthetic hand. Close-up of Patrick demonstrating how he can grab on April 30, 2013 in Livingston, Scotland (Footage by Getty Images)
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Mid shot of Patrick demonstrating how he can grab
Mid shot of Patrick demonstrating how he can grab a ball with the new Touch Bionics prosthetic hand Mid shot of Patrick demonstrating how he can grab on April 30, 2013 in Livingston, Scotland (Footage by Getty Images)
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Mid shot Patrick demonstrates how he can grab
Mid shot Patrick demonstrates how he can grab a glass of water with the new prosthetic hand. Mid shot Patrick demonstrates how he can grab on April 30, 2013 in Livingston, Scotland (Footage by Getty Images)
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Harvesting Energy From Walking
An interview with Max Donelan, a researcher in bionics. He discusses a knee brace that is able to harvest energy from the motion of walking. Potential applications include generating power for portable medical devices, soldiers' devices,...
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science of Innovation: Bionic Limbs
A robotics engineer explains his work developing exoskeletons to enable people with paralysis to walk again. [5:22]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Monkey's Thoughts Move Robot Arm
Researchers have developed a neural interface for a prosthetic robotic arm that works in real-world situations. We'll talk about the research, and what it might mean for people.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Re Wiring the Sense of Touch
Doctors have rewired the nerves of two amputees to restore the sensation of touch in a missing hand. The researchers hope the work will lead to better prosthetic devices.