Applications

Prosthetic Limb

A prosthetic limb is an artificial replacement for a missing arm or leg, with robotic versions adding powered joints, embedded sensing, and microprocessor control. Myoelectric prostheses decode electromyographic signals from residual muscles to command grasp and joint motion, while research systems pursue targeted muscle reinnervation, implanted neural interfaces, and sensory feedback through electrotactile or neural stimulation to restore touch.

Why it matters for physical AI

Prosthetics compress core physical AI challenges, including intent decoding, compliant actuation, and closed-loop haptic feedback, into a wearable, safety-critical form factor operating continuously alongside a human body.