Tragedy struck LaGuardia Airport as a plane collided with a ground vehicle during landing, killing the pilot and co-pilot. Four others, including police officers in the fire truck, were injured. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the deadly incident that closed the airport.

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AI-powered advanced bionic hands today can closely match natural human hands in terms of movement and design. Yet, many amputees stop using them. According to researchers at the University of Utah, up to 50 per cent of people with upper limb amputations abandon advanced bionic prostheses. The main reason, experts say, is not hardware but control.<h2>Why many users abandon bionic hands</h2>Jake George, an electrical and computer engineer at the University of Utah, said modern bionic hands are difficult to operate in daily life. “Our goal was to make bionic arms more intuitive, so users could perform tasks without having to think about every movement,” George said. Natural hands rely on automatic reflexes. For example, when an object starts slipping, sensors in the fingertips adjust grip strength in 60 to 80 milliseconds, without conscious effort.Most commercial bionic hands lack this automatic response. Users must manually control grip force and finger position, often through:Mobile apps with preset grip modesMuscle signals captured using surface electromyography. Researchers said this places a heavy mental burden on users, making simple actions exhausting.<h2>How the AI ‘co-pilot’ works</h2>To address this, the research team developed an AI-powered bionic hand co-pilot.According to the study: The team modified an existing bionic hand. Fingertips were replaced with pressure and proximity sensors. These sensors detect distance and grip force in real time. An AI controller processes this data and automatically adjusts each finger.By repeatedly touching and releasing objects, the system learned how to grip items without crushing or dropping them.“The hand naturally adapts to the object. Each finger moves independently,” George explained.Shared control keeps humans in charge. Unlike earlier autonomous prosthetic systems, this AI does not take full control. The researchers designed it as a shared-control system, where:The user remains in chargeThe AI quietly assists in the backgroundUsers can still tighten, loosen, or release objects at any time“It’s not self-driving,” George said. “It helps without fighting the user.”Success rate jumps to 90 per cent in testsThe AI-powered bionic hand was tested on amputees and non-amputees in laboratory conditions.<h2>Participants were asked to:</h2>Pick up a paper cup and drinkMove fragile objects like eggsResults showed:Without AI: success rate was 10-20 per centWith AI assistance, the success rate rose to 80-90 per centThe AI also reduced mental effort, allowing users to focus less on controlling the hand.Still early, but promising&nbsp;Researchers caution that the technology is still in testing. “This hand is not yet as natural as a biological limb,”&nbsp;The next step is real-world testing in home environments. The team is also working on:Internal electromyographyNeural interface technologiesPartnerships for larger clinical trials“The goal is to combine AI, robotics, and neural interfaces into one device,” George said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

AI-powered bionic hands now look and move like real human hands, yet many users abandon them due to difficult controls. Researchers at the University of Utah have developed an AI “co-pilot” that adjusts grip automatically, cutting mental effort and sharply improving success rates.

AI-powered advanced bionic hands today can closely match natural human hands in terms of movement and design. Yet, many amputees stop using them. According to researchers at the University of Utah, up to 50 per cent of people with upper limb amputations abandon advanced bionic prostheses. The main reason, experts say, is not hardware but control. Why many users abandon bionic hands Jake George, an electrical and computer engineer at the University of Utah, said modern bionic hands are difficult to operate in daily life. “Our goal was to make bionic arms more intuitive, so users could perform tasks without having to think about every movement,” George said. Natural hands rely on automatic reflexes. For example, when an object starts slipping, sensors in the fingertips adjust grip strength in 60 to 80 milliseconds, without conscious effort. Most commercial bionic hands lack this automatic response. Users must manually control grip force and finger position, often through: Mobile apps with preset grip modes Muscle signals captured using surface electromyography. Researchers said this places a heavy mental burden on users, making simple actions exhausting. How the AI ‘co-pilot’ works To address this, the research team developed an AI-powered bionic hand co-pilot. According to the study: The team modified an existing bionic hand. Fingertips were replaced with pressure and proximity sensors. These sensors detect distance and grip force in real time. An AI controller processes this data and automatically adjusts each finger. By repeatedly touching and releasing objects, the system learned how to grip items without crushing or dropping them. “The hand naturally adapts to the object. Each finger moves independently,” George explained. Shared control keeps humans in charge. Unlike earlier autonomous prosthetic systems, this AI does not take full control. The researchers designed it as a shared-control system, where: The user remains in charge The AI quietly assists in the background Users can still tighten, loosen, or release objects at any time “It’s not self-driving,” George said. “It helps without fighting the user.” Success rate jumps to 90 per cent in tests The AI-powered bionic hand was tested on amputees and non-amputees in laboratory conditions. Participants were asked to: Pick up a paper cup and drink Move fragile objects like eggs Results showed: Without AI: success rate was 10-20 per cent With AI assistance, the success rate rose to 80-90 per cent The AI also reduced mental effort, allowing users to focus less on controlling the hand. Still early, but promising Researchers caution that the technology is still in testing. “This hand is not yet as natural as a biological limb,” The next step is real-world testing in home environments. The team is also working on: Internal electromyography Neural interface technologies Partnerships for larger clinical trials “The goal is to combine AI, robotics, and neural interfaces into one device,” George said.

AI-powered bionic hands now look and move like real human hands, yet many users abandon them due to difficult controls. Researchers at the University of Utah have developed an AI “co-pilot” that adjusts grip automatically, cutting mental effort and sharply improving success rates.

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In a rare incident, a co-pilot of a Portugal-bound flight fainted mid-air on an EasyJet plane. The incident happened on July 27, when the flight was on way from London to Portugal.

The co-pilot was attended to by paramedics upon landing, according to reports. Later, the pilot was taken to Lisbon’s Santa Maria Hospital for treatment.&nbsp;

As soon as the medical incident occurred mid-air, a red alert was issued for the flight, which is a very rare safety alarm on the flight. A red alert incidentally calls for a mandatory halt of operations as a safety measure on a plane. Those embarking on the return journey to Luton were subsequently delayed by around three hours following the incident

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All 193 passengers on the plane landed safely and in line with the procedures, as reported by The Independent.

An easyJet spokesperson told The Independent, "easyJet can confirm that the flight EZY2459 from Luton to Lisbon was met by the paramedics upon landing due to a pilot member feeling unwell. The Captain landed the flight routinely in line with procedures, and passengers disembarked normally. At no point was the safety of the flight compromised. The safety and welfare of passengers and crew is EasyJet's highest priority."

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In a similar incident, when a pilot of a small aeroplane flying from Westchester, New York, suffered a medical emergency, a Connecticut woman onboard took control of the aircraft and attempted to land it safely. During the commotion, the plane crashed near the runway at Martha's Vineyard Airport in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.&nbsp;

The accident caused the left wing of the 2006 Piper Meridian to break into half, resulting in a terrifying experience for the passengers.

Emergency personnel arrived on the site and took charge of the situation promptly. The staff provided medical help to other passengers and the 79-year-old pilot was evacuated to a Boston hospital in critical condition. In contrast, the passenger was unharmed and underwent evaluation at Martha's Vineyard Hospital before being released.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a rare incident, a co-pilot of a Portugal-bound flight fainted mid-air on an EasyJet plane. The incident happened on July 27, when the flight was on way from London to Portugal.

In a rare incident, a co-pilot of a Portugal-bound flight fainted mid-air on an EasyJet plane. The incident happened on July 27, when the flight was on way from London to Portugal. The co-pilot was attended to by paramedics upon landing, according to reports. Later, the pilot was taken to Lisbon’s Santa Maria Hospital for treatment. As soon as the medical incident occurred mid-air, a red alert was issued for the flight, which is a very rare safety alarm on the flight. A red alert incidentally calls for a mandatory halt of operations as a safety measure on a plane. Those embarking on the return journey to Luton were subsequently delayed by around three hours following the incident Also Read | Pakistani content creator embraces South Indian look: Viral video All 193 passengers on the plane landed safely and in line with the procedures, as reported by The Independent. An easyJet spokesperson told The Independent, "easyJet can confirm that the flight EZY2459 from Luton to Lisbon was met by the paramedics upon landing due to a pilot member feeling unwell. The Captain landed the flight routinely in line with procedures, and passengers disembarked normally. At no point was the safety of the flight compromised. The safety and welfare of passengers and crew is EasyJet's highest priority." Also Read | Korean Air to stop serving hot cup noodles in some of its flights. Here is why In a similar incident, when a pilot of a small aeroplane flying from Westchester, New York, suffered a medical emergency, a Connecticut woman onboard took control of the aircraft and attempted to land it safely. During the commotion, the plane crashed near the runway at Martha's Vineyard Airport in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. The accident caused the left wing of the 2006 Piper Meridian to break into half, resulting in a terrifying experience for the passengers. Emergency personnel arrived on the site and took charge of the situation promptly. The staff provided medical help to other passengers and the 79-year-old pilot was evacuated to a Boston hospital in critical condition. In contrast, the passenger was unharmed and underwent evaluation at Martha's Vineyard Hospital before being released. (With inputs from agencies)

Co-pilot of Portugal-bound flight faints mid-air, prompting a rare red alert on plane carrying 193 passengers

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