3 Innovations in Next-Generation Prosthetics From: Medical Design Technology - 01/10/2015 Three groups of researchers who have received support from the National Institutes of Health will obtain funding from the President's BRAIN Initiative to improve artificial limb technology. The new awards will be funded and administered by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will build on the fundamental discoveries that were made possible by NIH support. The new awards are part of Hand Proprioception and Touch Interfaces (HAPTIX), a DARPA program to enhance neural prosthetics by improving their ability to realistically sense touch and movement. 1. Implantable Myoelectric Recording Array for Control of Prostheses; Daniel McDonnall, Ph.D.; Ripple LLC., Salt Lake City; NS067784-04 2. Multisite, Intrafascicular Stimulation for Stance; Richard A. Normann, Ph.D.; University of Utah, Salt Lake City; NS039677-07 3. Enhancing Neuroprosthesis Performance with Nerve Cuff Electrodes; Dustin Tyler, Ph.D.; Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; EB001889-08A1 Read the entire article at: http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2015/02/3-innovations-next-generation-prosthetics Links: Providing Prosthetic Hands with Sense of Touch (with video 1:27) http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2015/02/photos-day-providing-prosthetic-hands-sense-touch HAPTIX http://www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Releases/2014/04/24.aspx