https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/neuroprosthetics/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:53:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/neuroprosthetics/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-prosthetic-body-image-30133/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-prosthetic-body-image-30133/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:53:23 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114726 Researchers find that people using robotic prosthetics consistently misjudge their own movement, shifting from initial awkwardness to later overconfidence.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-prosthetic-body-image-30133/feed/ 0 114726 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-bionic-hand-30031/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:26:46 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114301 A new study shows that integrating artificial intelligence with advanced proximity and pressure sensors allows a commercial bionic hand to grasp objects in a natural, intuitive way—reducing cognitive effort for amputees. By training an artificial neural network on grasping postures, each finger could independently “see” objects and automatically move into the correct position, improving grip security and precision. ]]> 114301 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-neuroprosthetics-vision-29904/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:39:22 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113763 Scientists have created an advanced visual neuroprosthesis that communicates bidirectionally with the brain, marking one of the biggest steps yet toward restoring functional vision. Unlike earlier devices, this closed-loop implant adapts in real time to neural activity, allowing the system and the brain to “learn” from each other. ]]> 113763 https://neurosciencenews.com/prosthetic-hand-tactile-perception-29671/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:19:09 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=112689 A next-generation neuroprosthetic hand that restores a sense of touch is moving into a pivotal home-use clinical trial. The “iSens” system uses implanted electrodes to read muscle intent and stimulate nerves, relaying fingertip sensations to the brain so the prosthesis feels embodied. ]]> 112689 https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-inner-speech-decoding-29574/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-inner-speech-decoding-29574/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:14:35 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=112218 Scientists have, for the first time, decoded inner speech—silent thoughts of words—on command using brain-computer interface technology, achieving up to 74% accuracy. By recording neural activity from participants with severe paralysis, the team found that inner speech and attempted speech share overlapping brain activity patterns, though inner speech signals are weaker. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-inner-speech-decoding-29574/feed/ 1 112218 https://neurosciencenews.com/mice-prosthetics-neuroscience-29220/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:56:11 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=110700 A new study shows that mice, like humans, can experience a sense of embodiment toward an artificial limb—similar to the famous rubber-hand illusion. When their real limb was hidden and both real and fake limbs were brushed in sync, mice visually tracked a threat to the fake limb, indicating perceived ownership. ]]> 110700 https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-hand-human-grip-28913/ Tue, 13 May 2025 22:00:01 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=109896 A new study reveals how a soft, compliant robotic hand—built with silicone skin, springs, and bendable joints, can self-organize grasps without needing precise environmental data or complex programming. The ADAPT hand succeeded in grasping 24 different objects with a 93% success rate using only four programmed motions, adapting naturally through mechanical flexibility. ]]> 109896 https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-tactile-sensation-28805/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-tactile-sensation-28805/#comments Sat, 03 May 2025 13:32:00 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=109456 In a breakthrough study, researchers enabled brain-computer interface (BCI) users with tetraplegia to create personalized tactile sensations, marking a step toward restoring realistic touch. Unlike previous attempts where artificial touch felt generic, participants could adjust stimulation parameters to make digital objects—like a cat, apple, or key—feel distinct. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-tactile-sensation-28805/feed/ 1 109456 https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-speech-ai-bci-neurotech-28539/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:28:32 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=108355 Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that can synthesize natural-sounding speech from brain activity in near real time, restoring a voice to people with severe paralysis. The system decodes signals from the motor cortex and uses AI to transform them into audible speech with minimal delay—less than one second. ]]> 108355 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robot-arm-bci-neurotech-28471/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robot-arm-bci-neurotech-28471/#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:55:33 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=108078 A new brain-computer interface (BCI) has enabled a paralyzed man to control a robotic arm by simply imagining movements. Unlike previous BCIs, which lasted only a few days, this AI-enhanced device worked reliably for seven months.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robot-arm-bci-neurotech-28471/feed/ 1 108078 https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-prosthetics-touch-28364/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:40:26 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=107573 Researchers are making strides in restoring touch sensations to prosthetic limbs through brain stimulation. By using electrodes in the brain's touch center, they can evoke stable, precise sensations, even allowing users to feel the shape and motion of objects. ]]> 107573 https://neurosciencenews.com/neurotech-hand-neuroprosthesis-27877/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:17:24 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=105477 Scientists have developed a novel approach to improve neuroprostheses, making them more precise and practical for everyday tasks. By analyzing neural signals linked to hand postures, researchers demonstrated enhanced control of virtual hands in rhesus monkeys, closely mimicking fine motor skills. ]]> 105477