No one knew what to expect when Robert Wickens took to the track in a modified Formula E car almost two weeks ago at Portland International Raceway, including Robert Wickens. It was the first time the ...

When Robert Wickens was paralyzed in an IndyCar crash in 2018 many figured his racing career was over, but this weekend he'll be climbing back into the cockpit. Joining fellow Canadian Mark Wilkins in ...

Formula E provided flights from Washington to Portland and accommodation so Ars could attend the Portland E-Prix. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. PORTLAND, Ore.—The timing of Robert ...

Parapalegic racer Robert Wickens has been working with Bosch to create better hand controls for his Hyundai Elantra N TCR race car. Wickens will race the car at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this ...

A prototype 3D-printed myoelectric prosthetic hand developed in Japan successfully passed a test by an upper-arm amputee, performing a series of intricate finger motions with more than 90% accuracy.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Ewing writes about luxury and performance automobiles. Working with two-time Indycar champ (1997 and ’98) and former Formula ...

In the real world, you use your hands constantly to manipulate all kinds of objects and communicate with others. Facebook-owned Oculus hopes a pair of half-moon, button-studded hand controls that will ...

Robert Wickens demonstrating the Bosch Electronic Hand Control System International Motor Sports Association Canadian race car driver Robert Wickens has successfully test driven an adapted Corvette, ...

A team of researchers from the University of Houston (UH) has developed an algorithm that enabled a man whose right hand had been amputated to grasp objects using a bionic hand controlled by his ...

Imagine playing video games without controllers, turning an imaginary knob to raise the volume on your radio, or dialing a telephone number on an imaginary keypad to make a call. Well, achieving such ...

With your rental business renting to so many different operators, the types of controls available in your skid steers is very important. Ideally you want a machine that only needs a quick explanation ...

Apple in iOS 13 added a Voice Control feature as an Accessibility option designed for those who need to use their iPhones and iPads without their hands. It allows for complete control of the operating ...