Amputees feel warmth with their missing hand

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.
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[@Shane78220]

Really nice to see what human is able to do for others humans.
nice job.. thanks a lot for all disabled people.

[@user-xl9xv7nj1h]

Federico is so cute. I love him

[@rjung_ch]

Hello EPFL,
Why can't I click the 'All' on the Subscribe button, it's been deactivated and have noticed what I've been missing. Maybe that will be changed in the future?

[@heribertohernandez2910]

Strong and warm like the sun yet gentle 😊

[@heribertohernandez2910]

😮😅😊

[@heribertohernandez2910]

📡🎧🦆

[@onehavrl3862]

the story is a story!!! No technical improvement.

[@heribertohernandez2910]

It's a big improvement touch a hot surface. Pay attention to the synapse that your brain sends in response.