Historically, those born without a hand or have one amputated can choose prosthetic devices that focus on realism and, for a steeper price, fine motor control. Open Bionics has unveiled several new ...

Most of us do not think twice about picking up a cup of coffee, sending a quick text or carrying groceries in from the car. For people who use prosthetic hands, though, these everyday tasks can be a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. At 9 years old, Elisa Ynafante Ferreira holds the honorable distinction of ...

The fact that the hand is such a debilitating body part to lose has spurred researchers to develop a functional and aesthetically pleasing bionic replacement. While seemingly not as severe as the loss ...

Beta Bionics (BBNX), a maker of insulin delivery devices, has disclosed terms for an upsized $113M initial public offering. In its latest SEC filing, the company said it was planning to offer 7.5M ...

Last week, Beta Bionics, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBNX) insiders, who had purchased shares in the previous 12 months were rewarded handsomely. The shares increased by 23% last week, resulting in a US$186m ...

The financing round was co-led by existing Series B and B-2 investors Soleus Capital, Perceptive Advisors, Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C., RTW Investments, LP, and Eventide Asset Management New ...

Valera Kucherenko had already served a term in the Ukrainian army when Russia invaded in 2022. But he joined back up and, on a fateful October night in 2023, lost both hands in a grenade attack. It’s ...