Resources

Brain-computer interfacing

A learning journey designed to encourage learners to consider the development and operation of artificial prostheses that employ brain-computer interfacing.

Published on 23 February 2012

Prosthetic design

A learning journey designed to encourage learners to plan, develop and produce creative and innovative concepts in the world of prosthetic design.

Published on 23 February 2012

Polymeric biomaterials

A learning journey designed to encourage learners to develop understanding of the properties of polymers, including formation and uses.

Published on 23 February 2012

Ossur prosthetics

Find out about some of the prosthetics devices created by the bionic technology company Ossur.

Published on 24 January 2012

iWalk

iWalk is a company that uses advanced bionics to emulate, or even augment, physiological function in people with limb pathology for the improvement of their quality of life.

Published on 24 January 2012

BBC - News - Making artificial limbs for amputees

Alan Tanner's prosthetic limbs have helped his clients swim, run, climb mountains - or just achieve the longed-for goal of walking across a room unaided.

Published on 24 January 2012

Touch Bionics - i-LIMB - Patient stories

Read about prostheses created by Touch Bionics from the perspective of people who use them.

Published on 24 January 2012

Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs

Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs.

Published on 24 January 2012

Biomimicry Institute - Case studies of biomimicry

The Biomimicry Institute is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the study and imitation of nature’s designs, bringing together scientists, engineers, architects and innovators.

Published on 24 January 2012