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This image is a still from the video showing a 3d rendering of a person standing up from a wheelchair.

·September 24, 2014·4 min read

From Rats to Humans: Project NEUWalk Closer to Clinical Trials

By electrically stimulating the severed part of the spinal cord, researchers were able to make a completely paralyzed rat walk over obstacles.

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·July 21, 2021·4 min read

Wearable Brain-Machine Interface Turns Intentions Into Actions

A new brain-machine interface allows wearers to wirelessly control a wheelchair or robotic arm by simply imagining an action. The neuroprosthesis could help improve the quality of life for those with disabilities.

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·April 28, 2018·4 min read

Prosthetic Arms Can Provide Controlled Sensory Feedback

Researchers have developed a new prosthetic arm that stimulates the nerves in the amputated limb, allowing the patient to feel the sense of touch.

This is a drawing of a person with a prosthetic arm. You can also see brain implants.

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·November 25, 2014·4 min read

Study Puts More Natural Movement for Artificial Limbs Within Reach

Researchers report their new findings could bring natural movement of prosthetic limbs closer to reality.

The image is a diagram which shows how the nanotubes and rods are used to stimulate the retina.

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·December 3, 2014·2 min read

Wireless Nanorod Nanotube Film Enables Light Stimulation of Blind Retina

Researchers use nanotechnology to create a light sensitive film that could form the basis for a prosthetic retina.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Simple Neural Networks Outperform More Complex Systems for Controlling Robotic Prosthetics

Feed-forward neural networks improve speed and provide more accurate control of brain-controlled prosthetic hands and fingers.

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·September 11, 2015·4 min read

When Neuroprosthetics Learn From the Patient

A new study could pave the way to the creation of a new generation of self learning and easy to use neuroprosthetic devices.

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·April 5, 2017·5 min read

Finger Prosthesis Provides Clues to Brain Health

An experiment aimed to investigate how the brain interprets artificial touch sensation from a finger neuroprosthesis, has revealed new information for developing way to measure brain health.

Image shows a patient using the robotic legs.

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·May 12, 2016·2 min read

Clinical Trial of Robotic Legs Help Patients to Walk Again

Clinical trials are underway for 'robotic legs' that can help those with movement disorders to regain mobility.

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·May 11, 2017·8 min read

Evolutionary Algorithm Helps Replicate Brain’s Circuitry to Direct a Realistic Prosthetic Arm

Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.

This is the robotic leg, shown from a frontal view.

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·November 8, 2013·4 min read

Robotic Advances Promise Artificial Legs That Emulate Healthy Limbs

Advances in robotics have made it possible to create artificial legs that can duplicate the natural movement of human legs. The research could help improve the mobility of lower-limb amputees.

This shows a man in a neurotech headset covered in words, implying this tech can interpret inner speech.

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·August 14, 2025·5 min read

“Mind-Reading” Tech Decodes Inner Speech With Up to 74% Accuracy

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.