Tearful moment six-year-old girl born with a missing forearm is told she’s getting a ‘bionic’ limb

This is the heartwarming moment a six-year-old girl is overcome with emotion when she discovers she has raised the £10,000 needed to have a bionic arm fitted.  Footage shows Eloise Clark, from Lincoln in Lincolnshire, burst into tears of joy after her mother Charlotte, 27, confirms they have raised the money needed for her new state-of-the-art prosthetic in … Read more

Boston Dynamics reveals updates to its robot dog – including a fifth limb

US robotics firm Boston Dynamics has revealed a new product line for Spot, its flagship robotic dog that retails at $75,000 (about £60,000).  The new products include a self-charging version of the dog, called Enterprise Spot, as well as Spot Arm – a fifth limb that can grasp, carry and drag different objects. Also announced is … Read more

Boston Dynamics’ robot dog shows off its fifth limb in new video

Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog, affectionately called Spot, has shown off its fifth limb in new footage. Video released by the secretive US firm shows Spot picking up dirty laundry, using a skipping rope, doing the gardening and operating machinery in a warehouse using the new addition.  Spot, which is suited for indoor or outdoor use, … Read more

‘No human wants to take a limb from a child’ Jonnie Peacock praises surgeon who amputated his leg

GB Paralympian star Jonnie Peacock praises surgeon who amputated his leg at five, saying: ‘no human ever wants to take a limb from a child’ – as the doctor admits ‘it was a very tough call’ British sprinter had his right leg amputated after contracting meningitis at five At the 2012 London Games, Peacock memorably … Read more