Revolutionizing Prosthetics
Revolutionizing Prosthetics is an ambitious multiyear program—funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)—to create a neurally controlled artificial limb that will restore near-natural motor and sensory capability to upper-extremity amputee patients.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is leading an interdisciplinary team consisting of other Johns Hopkins institutions, government agencies, universities, and private firms to implement DARPA's vision of providing the most advanced upper-extremity prosthesis.
We invite you to explore our site and learn more about this challenging endeavor.
For Business
Spinoffs from this transformational program are leading to revolutionary advances in critical areas such as robotics and neuroscience. Read More »
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For Medical Personnel
APL is working to identify clinical transition partners to leverage knowledge gained about neuroprosthetic control from the Revolutionizing Prosthetics program. Read More »
For Scientists & Engineers
The Revolutionizing Prosthetics program is an enormous scientific research and advanced development effort that has enabled APL to develop many exciting new technologies. Read More »
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For Patients & Families
The Modular Prosthetic Limb (MPL) promises to provide patients with improved, dexterous control of a prosthetic arm and hand, including a sense of touch. Read More »