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An unexpected discovery about temperature feedback has led to new bionic technology that allows amputees to sense the temperature of objects ­– both hot and cold – directly in the phantom hand. The technology opens up new avenues for non-invasive prosthetics.

An unexpected discovery about temperature feedback has led to new bionic technology that allows amputees to sense the temperature of objects ­– both hot and cold – directly in the phantom hand. The technology opens up new avenues for non-invasive prosthetics. Left: Fabrizio Fidati

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Research and Tech Transfer , Research and Tech Transfer, Neuroscience
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EPFL - Alain Herzog
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CC0 Licence
Shooting date
May 19, 2023
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Amputees feel warmth in their missing hand

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