https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/neuroprosthetics/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:55:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/neuroprosthetics/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-implant-communication-words-25155/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:55:20 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=98072 A new speech prosthetic offers hope for those with speech-impairing neurological disorders. By converting brain signals into speech using high-density sensors and machine learning, the technology represents a significant advancement over current slower communication aids. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/autonomous-neuroprosthetics-23084/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:08:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=92748 It may be possible to optimize the stimulation parameters of brain implants in animals without human intervention. The study highlights the potential for autonomous optimization of prostheses implanted in the brain. The advance may prove to be beneficial for those with spinal cord injury and diseases that affect movement.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/speech-decoding-neuroprosthetic-22304/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:16:39 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=89870 A newly developed machine learning model can predict the words a person is about to speak based on their neural activity recorded by a minimally invasive neuroprosthetic device.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-network-robotic-prosthetics-22270/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:54:19 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=89726 Feed-forward neural networks improve speed and provide more accurate control of brain-controlled prosthetic hands and fingers.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/sensorimotor-cortex-neuroprosthetics-22007/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:28:59 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=88699 New findings about neural activity in the sensorimotor cortex may aid in the development of neuroprosthetics to help compensate for neuronal dysfunctions. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/learning-arm-prosthetics-20225/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 19:12:24 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=81283 Researchers have developed a new, fully automated prosthetic arm that learns during normal use and adapts to varying conditions.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bionic-limb-mastery-20191/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:52:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=81139 An innovative new clinical trial seeks to explore how the brain adapts to bionic arms in children born without limbs. The study aims to improve prosthetics mastery in children.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/machine-learning-prosthetics-20036/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:17:16 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=80443 Researchers have developed a novel hybrid machine learning approach to muscle gesture recognition in prosthetic arms.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/artificial-vision-prosthetics-19506/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:57:25 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=78244 Researchers created a form of artificial vision for a blind woman with the aid of a brain implant position in the visual cortex. The results pave the way for the creation of visual brain prosthetics to help the blind to regain sight.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bionic-arm-natural-behavior-19242/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:00:34 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=77111 A 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/magent-prosthetics-19174/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:12:22 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=76824 Using magnetic beads implanted into muscle tissue within the amputated residuum of animals, researchers have created a more precise way to control prosthetic limbs.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/tactile-robotic-hand-19130/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:08:47 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=76644 MIT researchers have developed a new, lightweight robotic hand that provides tactile feedback and is dexterous enough to perform tasks like zipping a suitcase and pouring juice.]]>