Swiss study finds MiniTouch can help people with amputations feel whether objects are hot, cold or in between
Whether it is a simple handshake or a full-body hug, the warmth of another person adds a human touch to social interactions. Now researchers have created a device that allows people with amputations to experience such natural temperature sensations using their prostheses.
The team say the innovation is a first and paves the way for integrating a host of sensations into artificial limbs.
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