Assistive Technology

98 readers

2 users here now

Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

via ct.gov

This community is used for cataloging and discussing advancements and news in AT.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

Robotic 'Third Thumb' Makes Tasks Possible With One Hand; Can Be A Game Changer For The Disabled (www.ibtimes.co.uk)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

0 comments fedilink hide all child comments

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/17556433

This controllable prosthetic, the Third Thumb, attaches to the right hand, granting wearers the ability to perform a slew of one-handed tasks such as grasping objects, opening bottles, sorting cards, and even peeling a banana.

no comments (yet)

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

there doesn't seem to be anything here