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Potential Future Uses for Robotics in the Healthcare World

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The robotics industry is thriving and we’re seeing new applications of robots or robotics technology across sectors throughout the world. Some of these sectors are using robotics for the first time, but others have been using it for a while.

Take the healthcare industry, for example. Robotics have been used here for special applications such as surgeries over the last few years.

But, as technology develops, what are some of the potential future uses we could see in the coming years or decades? [Read more…] about Potential Future Uses for Robotics in the Healthcare World

Essentium and Vorum partner to develop 3D printing solution for prosthetics

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Essentium, a provider of 3D printing solutions for manufacturing industries, and Vorum, a CAD/CAM processes company specialising in the orthotics and prosthetics market, have agreed an exclusive global partnership to develop 3D printing for the medical sector.

Essentium + Vorum, a 3D print solution for O&P customers worldwide, offers practitioners a “SurePath” to success for the production of mass-customized O&P devices at speed and scale, say the companies.

It also provides a proven transition methodology including proof of concept mapped to individual customer business goals, design, deployment path, training, installation and support. [Read more…] about Essentium and Vorum partner to develop 3D printing solution for prosthetics

Advancements in Bionic Technology, One Step at a Time

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There are approximately 2 million people in the United States who have lost limbs. This figure includes an estimated 1,645 veterans who lost at least one limb between 2001 and 2015.

Though movies such as Iron Man make bionic technology appear exciting and fascinating, the reality of living with limb loss in much more difficult.

To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Ohio University’s Online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program.

Ohio University

Full story at Ohio university’s website.