Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about prosthetics, curated daily by BrightWire.
A rescued sloth bear in India just made history as the first bear ever to receive a prosthetic limb. Thanks to the "Wizard of Paws" and Wildlife SOS, Vasi can now stand on all four legs for the first time in years.
A British doctor can speak again thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tongue created by NHS specialists. Dr. Imogen Brooks became the first person in the UK to receive the custom-made device after cancer treatment.
Born with a rare condition that left doctors unsure if he'd ever run, Arlo now sprints through hospital hallways testing his prosthetic legs. At seven, he's scaling 80-foot rock walls and conquering monkey bars.
Fifteen-year-old Shelby has worked with Shriners Children's for nearly a decade to find prosthetic solutions that match her evolving dreams, from playing ukulele to painting to learning to drive. Now she's using her experience to inspire other kids with limb differences.
A dozen Americans are paying their own way to volunteer in Ukraine, helping rebuild lives at a cutting-edge prosthetics center that's restored 100,000 amputees. Their mission: ensure disabled veterans return to society as fully functioning people, not forgotten casualties.
A new state-of-the-art rehabilitation center in Odesa is offering free prosthetics and advanced care to wounded Ukrainian veterans and their families. The "Superhumans" facility represents a major step forward in supporting those recovering from injuries.
Artificial limbs are getting a massive upgrade. Thanks to AI and better brain-machine connections, prosthetics can now learn exactly how you move and respond just like a natural limb.
A prosthetic hand designed for amputees is now teaching robots how to grip fragile items with human-like sensitivity. Real-world touch data from people using bionic hands could solve one of robotics' toughest challenges.
A robotic hand originally designed for amputees is now teaching industrial robots how to handle objects with human-like dexterity. By collecting real-world data from over 300 prosthetic users, the technology is bridging a gap that's stumped engineers for decades.
A 13-year-old boy from rural China who lost his leg at age four has become a viral sensation for his incredible basketball skills using a wooden crutch his father built. After his story touched millions online, he received a custom prosthetic limb from a charity foundation.
A UK charity is bringing hope to 100 amputees in Zanzibar through free prosthetic limbs and medical care. The mission is also training local doctors to continue the life-changing work.
A new prosthetic limb center in Trinidad will serve thousands of amputees across 15 Caribbean nations, restoring mobility and dignity. After a successful camp fitted 800 people last year, the permanent facility ensures ongoing access to life-changing care.