It was just last year that we heard about the Fundamental Surgery simulator, which utilizes dual haptic feedback arms to provide the "feel" of performing various surgical procedures. The system has ...

FundamentalVR is teaming up with HaptX to create haptic-based surgical gloves that allow surgeons to use their hands and fingers as part of a virtual reality simulation for educational purposes.

Using industry-standard manufacturing technology, researchers have integrated ultrathin and stretchable silicon-based electronics, sensors and actuators on an artificial skin that can be worn on the ...

FundamentalVR has unveiled the addition of advanced haptic gloves to its virtual reality training system for surgeons, which allow them to feel the shape, texture, weight and movement of simulated ...

Here’s what you need to know. 1. The FDA said the gloves “pose an unreasonable and substantial risk for illness or injury,” to both providers and patients. 2. The FDA couldn’t correct the risk through ...

No, it's not a sex toy — it's better. A new vibrating glove not only boosts the sensitivity of human fingertips, but also enhances hand coordination. That may someday help space-suited NASA astronauts ...

Rochester, N.Y.-based Surgery Center at Sawgrass nurses Patricia McLanahan, Kristen Kelly and Nadia Tillet use toys to make young patients feel more comfortable when coming to the ASC for surgery, ...