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Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control
October 29, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:

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Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control

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MIT researchers have shown that they can accurately track muscle movement using tiny magnetic beads implanted in the muscle. These measurements could make it easier for people with certain types of amputations to control their prosthetic limbs.

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