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London scientists have developed a new material called Roliner which allows amputees to adjust the fit of prosthetic limbs.

Our bodies change shape during the day which can be uncomfortable for amputees if their prosthetics don’t fit properly.

To find out more, we’re joined by Professor Firat Guder from Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, one of the researchers behind Roliner.

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