Artificial Intelligence

Researchers at the University of Utah report in Nature Communications that an AI ‘shared control’ system using muscle signals and sensors helped four upper‑limb amputees reliably grasp and simulate sipping from a cup with a bionic hand, a task they otherwise crushed or dropped. The AI interprets user intention from tiny muscle twitches and automates grip force and movement, aiming to reduce cognitive load and make prosthetic use feel more natural.