Prosthetic limbs can make a world of difference for amputees. Regained mobility and independence are almost priceless. However, current prostheses often come with aggravations and problems. Most prosthetic arms, for example, have to fit into a prosthesis socket. The sockets can loosen in time and can cause skin problems. Attaching and removing the prosthesis can also be awkward … [Read more...]
Brain Implant Enables Sense of Touch for Robotic Arm [video]
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The potential of a brain-computer interface (BCI) is at once exciting and amazing, if seemingly out of reach. The technology to hook up specific areas of the brain to control the motion of an external device promises freedom for many people with injured or missing limbs. What is really needed is a round trip, so that the device sends information back to the brain where it can … [Read more...]
