A Bionic Hand that can Feel

The first bionic hand that allows an amputee to feel what they are touching will be transplanted later this year in a pioneering operation that could introduce a new generation of artificial limbs with sensory perception. Full Story (Via The Independent)

Bionics for Augmenting Human Movement

Woman gets Bionic Arm

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"Bionic" Dog Spine

I'm not sure if this really qualifies as a bionic implant, but it was a cool thing to do. I hope the dog will be able to walk again.
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The Bionic Man Will be Here in 2009

DARPA Plans to Have Fully Functional Bionic Limbs by 2009. With new advances happening within the last two years, artificial limbs have achieved amazing breakthroughs.
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Microchip Runs on Body Heat

MIT has developed a microchip that uses body heat to power a microchip. This opens up the way for bionic implants to be powered from within the body.

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Bionic Insect Paves the Way for Better Robots

Amazing Voiceless Communication!

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New Bionic Ankle Allows Solider to Return to Active Duty

Bionics has taken another step forward (Pun intended) in its quest to make fully functioning artifical limbs.
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Bionic Contact Lens that is an LED Screen

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A bionic contact lens that includes light-emitting diodes, basic wiring for electronic circuits and even a tiny antenna. It could change the way we surf the Internet or monitor medical conditions.
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Get Power from just Walking

This is a great idea. Even if it costs around $1000 right now. Scientists at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia have created a knee brace that is a power generating device. Full Story The research group founded a startup called Bionic Power. They say the knee brace generates 7 watts of power, enough to operate 14 mobile phones. Click on picture to see a video of it working.