Prosthetics

VR study finds AI prosthetic arms feel most natural when a reach takes about one second

13 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

AI-driven prosthetic arms may feel most like part of the body when their autonomous reaching motion lasts about one second, a virtual reality experiment reported in *Scientific Reports* suggests. In the study, that mid-range speed produced the highest ratings of body ownership, sense of control and usability, while very fast and very slow movements reduced acceptance and increased discomfort.