Better metrics? Measuring progress in prosthetics users

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Researchers at Brown University have devised a series of "metrics" designed to monitor the progress of prosthetics patients. The metrics measure the performance of patients with prosthetic arms when carrying out 18 household tasks such as putting on a shirt, pouring soda and tying shoelaces... Continue Reading Better metrics? Measuring progress in prosthetics users

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Brown University, Prosthetics

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