Scientists built an AI co-pilot for prosthetic bionic hands

Scientists at the University of Utah developed an AI co-pilot system for prosthetic bionic hands that automatically adjusts grip strength and finger positioning, addressing the main reason why 50 percent of amputees abandon their prostheses. The AI uses custom pressure and proximity sensors to detect objects and control each finger individually, increasing success rates from 10-20 percent to 80-90 percent when handling fragile items like paper cups and eggs.