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Northwestern lab develops smartwatch tech for prosthetic hand control

Original: Smartwatch tech from Northwestern’s SPICE Lab could help control prosthetic hands

Researchers at Northwestern University's SPICE Lab have developed smartwatch-based technology that could be used to help control prosthetic hands. The wearable approach could offer users a simpler way to operate artificial limbs, and the university is publicising the work. Details about how the technology works, its testing stage, and availability remain limited in early coverage.

Why now: The promise of affordable wearable technology improving prosthetic control is drawing attention to the lab's announcement.

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