Brain implant enables blind woman to see simple shapes
Researchers are developing a visual prosthesis to restore useful vision for the blind
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Robotic exosuit uses ultrasound imaging to provide personalized walking assistance
Ultrasound measurements of muscle dynamics during walking enable individualized control of a robotic ankle exosuit
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Wireless implant uses optogenetics to control spinal cord activity in mice
A novel implant technology could help develop new ways to treat neurological disorders
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Novel decoder helps people with paralysis click-and-drag a computer cursor using just their thoughts
A machine learning-enhanced brain–computer interface allows people with motor impairments perform essential tasks on a computer with their minds
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Smart inflatable hand offers lighter, more affordable prosthetic
A smart neuroprosthetic that uses air inflation to carry out tasks also provides tactile feedback
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Surfing, sunscreen and the perfect pizza: the physics of holidays
In this podcast we also chat about a new brain-machine interface and Saturn’s oscillating rings
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Brain–machine interface turns thoughts into actions
Wireless system integrates painlessly with a user’s scalp to classify motor imagery brain signals
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Think before you ‘speak’: brain–computer interface restores speech in paralysed man
Neuroscientists translate a paralysed patient’s brain signals into sentences, enabling a new communication avenue for those who have lost their ability to speak
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How can powered exoskeletons restore walking ability after stroke?
Researchers use muscle synergy analysis to evaluate the effect of exoskeleton-assisted gait training in stroke survivors with diminished mobility
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Robotic thumb changes how the brain ‘sees’ the hand
Tests with a 3D-printed “Third Thumb” demonstrate the potential feasibility of future body augmentation technologies
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