An experimental new wearable could allow people such as stroke victims to communicate via subtle hand movements. The device takes the form of a relatively thin patch that is temporarily adhered to the ...

Hands move constantly during conversation. They signal emotion, stress a point, and form full languages such as American Sign Language. Behind this everyday motion lies a complex challenge. Each human ...

A recent development in wearable technology has introduced a new approach to communication and rehabilitation, utilizing a thin, flexible sticker capable of translating hand movements into ...

Imagine losing your hand in an accident and having to live with a prosthetic limb that is clumsy, uncomfortable and limited in functionality. That is the reality for millions of people around the ...

Objective Spontaneous displays of nonverbal hand movement behavior during interaction are indicative of psychopathology and relatively simple to record and analyze. Increased continuous (/irregular) ...

Recent advancements in technology have revolutionized the world of assistive and medical tools, and prosthetic limbs are no exception. We've come a long way from the rigid, purely cosmetic prosthetics ...

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One simple trick can make you seem more persuasive when you're talking to people. This is the discovery of University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Pennsylvania and University of Southern ...

Alien hand syndrome (AHS) is when a single limb, usually a hand but sometimes a leg, moves involuntarily. It can signify a serious underlying issue, such as stroke or neurodegenerative disease. Share ...

As humorously yet accurately portrayed by Will Ferrell as the titular Ricky Bobby in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” it can be difficult knowing what to do with your hands on camera.