FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2019·4 min readCould prosthetic limbs one day be controlled by human thought?Having identified a new, simpler way to study neural activity, researchers believe they are on track to creating a compact, low power and potentially wireless brain sensor that could make thought-controlled prosthetic limbs ubiquitous.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 14, 2018·4 min readA Way to Restore Movement Sensation in Upper Limb Amputation PatientsResearchers have developed a new method of restoring movement sensation for upper limb amputees. The researchers used small robots to vibrate muscles in order to 'turn on' movement sensations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2019·3 min readElectronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand usersResearchers have developed a sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls which can sense pressure, temperature, and hydration using electronic chips sending sensory data via a wristwatch.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2019·5 min readFirst-ever successful mind-controlled robotic arm without brain implantsUsing EEG and brain computer interface technology, researchers have created a robotic arm that can be controlled without brain implants.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 5, 2017·9 min readHand That Sees Offers New Hope For AmputeesResearchers have developed a new prosthetic hand with the ability to 'see' objects. They believe their invention can allow the wearer to automatically reach for objects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2018·6 min readEditing Brain Activity with HolographyResearchers use holographic projection into the brain to activate and suppress neurons. The technology has the ability to copy real patterns of brain activity and trick the brain into perceiving sensory information. The technology could have implications for the development of new prosthetics and brain implants.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 7, 2018·5 min readBionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological InterfaceResearchers publish guidelines to help determine whether a patient is psychologically suitable for bionic hand reconstruction following amputation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2020·5 min readGrasping an Object: Model Describes Complete Movement Planning in the BrainResearchers have developed a new model that represents the planning of movement from seeing an object to grasping it.Read More
Featured·October 8, 2015·3 min readMapping Human Movement with Computational ModelsA researcher has developed a computational model that maps human locomotion to help improve assistive and rehabilitative robotics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 1, 2021·4 min readBionic Arm That Restores Natural Behaviors in Patients With Upper Limb Amputations DevelopedA newly developed bionic arm combines motor control with touch and hand movement sensations, allowing those with upper-arm amputations to behave and react as though they haven't lost their limb.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2021·4 min readSense of Touch Improves Control of Robotic ArmAdding a BCI that evokes tactile sensations makes it easier for users to manipulate and use robotic arm prosthetics.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2019·4 min readNew Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand IsA new prosthetic hand enables amputees to regain a subtle, close to natural, sense of touch.Read More