When it comes to building robots, why start from scratch when nature has already designed better materials and parts than our artificial ones? Japanese researchers have now developed a new way to ...

Whether you want to build a computer interface device, or control a prosthetic hand, having some idea of a user’s finger movements can be useful. The OpenMuscle finger tracking sensor can offer the ...

Building exoskeletons for people is a rapidly growing branch of robotics. Whether it’s improving the natural abilities of humans with added strength or helping those with disabilities, the field has ...

<figure filename='hand_200.jpg' align='right'><caption>Flexing fingers to fitness for more musical movements.</caption></figure>Finger-wagging football managers ...

Humans use their fingers for some of their most delicate communication. Typing on a keyboard or phone, conversing through sign language, or performing on a guitar or piano require finely-tuned ...

Long hours of smartphone use, especially in improper positions, can lead to significant musculoskeletal problems in the hands, fingers and ...

Trigger finger is one of the most common hand conditions. Trigger finger occurs when your tendons become inflamed and swollen. This can lead to your tendons getting caught in your tendon sheath, ...

Doctors have warned that children may not be starting school with the ability to grip pencils properly. They say it could be because of the increased use of technology like iPads. Using tablets and ...

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it approved Allergan's botulinum-based drug Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers. Botox is most famous for it's ability to smooth frown ...