Revolutionary Bionic Technology Allows Amputees to Feel Human Touch and Temperature Sensations
Scientists have discovered that amputees can feel temperature changes in their phantom limb, which could help create better prosthetics that include thermal sensation. The team developed a new piece of equipment they call the MiniTouch, which is a portable device that allows amputees to detect temperature through their prosthetic limb. A prosthetic that detects temperature can create a more natural feeling of embodiment. The MiniTouch could help return a sense of embodiment to those who use prosthetics after losing a limb.