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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2018·2 min readPeople with Prosthetic Arms Less Affected by Common IllusionUniversity of Exeter researchers report people with prosthetic arms are not able to experience the 'size-weight' illusion as strongly as those without missing limbs.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
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2017·5 min readMapping Brain Activity to Improve Prosthetic DesignMapping brain activity of able body people traversing different terrains on a treadmill may lead to the development of better prosthetics, U of H researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·June 8, 2017·5 min readSelf Learning AI Robot HandsSummary: Researchers develop an AI grasping system with robotic hands that can learn to grasp and move unfamiliar objects like...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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2017·5 min readProsthetic Arm Technology That Detects Spinal Nerve SignalsA newly developed sensor for prosthetic arms can detect spinal motor neuron signals, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 17, 2016·5 min readControlling Robotic Arms With The BrainResearchers use non-invasive EEG technology to allow people to move a robotic arm with the power of their minds.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2016·7 min readInsight Into Neural Language Enables Amputees to Discern Light Touch to Intense PressureA new prosthetic system allows amputees to feel the same intensity of pressure on their prosthetic hand as they can feel with their natural hand.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·October 27, 2016·5 min readCause of Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees IdentifiedAccording to researchers, a reorganization of wiring in the brain could be an underlying cause of phantom limb pain experienced by amputees.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 8, 2016·4 min readBionic Fingertip Allows Amputee to Feel TextureA new bionic fingertip that is surgically connected to nerves in the upper arm allows amputees to feel texture, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2015·4 min readStep Closer to Prosthetic Limbs That Recreate Sense of TouchResearchers are one step closer to developing a prosthetic arm that can recreate a sense of touch through a direct brain interface.Read More
