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.
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Swiss and Italian researchers have developed a technology enabling people with amputated hands to feel temperature differences – via a “phantom hand” effect.
A new bionic technology could unlock the cool of iced water and heat of a stove burner for those missing their hands who cannot experience the sensation of.