Orthopedic
Artificial Joint Material Using Carbon Nanotubes
At nano tech 2009, artificial joint material using carbon nanotubes was presented, from NEDO’s project on “Development of High-Performance Artificial Joint Sliding Components by Nano Biotechnology.” Conventionally, polyethylene and ceramics are used for artificial joints. The project developed an entirely new material that combines carbon nanotubes with those materials. The research team aims to extend the life of artificial joints, which is currently 15-20 years, reducing the need for replacement operations.
Bionic Hand
i- Limb is a commercially available bionic hand produced by a Scottish company named "Touch Bionics". It is one of the first artificial hand where the fingers can move independently. There are sensors inside the i-limb that can detect muscle movement of the arm at the site of its attachment and thus enables the i-limb to function almost like a real arm.
