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Critical Contributions to Critical Challenges
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) developed the Modular Prosthetic Limb (MPL), a highly dexterous upper-limb prosthesis with 22 degrees of freedom in the hand, designed primarily as a research platform for testing neural control interfaces. It restores near-natural motor function for upper-extremity amputees and is used in DARPA-funded research, including direct skeletal attachment trials with patients like Johnny Matheny. APL operates in the US, focusing on advanced prosthetics R&D.
Active products
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Top-rated product
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/100
Modular Prosthetic Limb
Company facts
- Legal name
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
- HQ
- Laurel, United States
- Founded
- 1942 · 84 yrs
- Stage
- unknown
- Website
- www.jhuapl.edu
Trusted by
- DARPAdarpa.mil ↗
- Department of Veterans Affairsdarpa.mil ↗
Milestones
Launched Revolutionizing Prosthetics program to develop neurally controlled artificial limbs including Modular Prosthetic Limb
Press coverage
- Revolutionizing Prosthetics
DARPA
- Revolutionizing Prosthetics
Johns Hopkins APL
Active products by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
1 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Modular Prosthetic Limb | Surgical / Medical | Payload 6.8 kg | 2010 | 72.2 |
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