In science fiction, prosthetic limbs appear as seamless extensions of the human body that
function as if the limbs were made of flesh and bone. With recent technological and scientific …

More than 5 million people in the United States are afflicted with some form of paralysis,
leaving them with diminished physical capacity. Fortunately, the past few years have seen …

In an experiment at the University of Pittsburgh, a woman with quadriplegia uses her
thoughts to operate a robotic arm to eat a piece of chocolate (Wodlinger B et al. J Neural …

The relationship between brain and behavior represents an important area of research. The
complexity of the brain, however, poses significant challenges to investigators, while at the …

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Many people's lives have tragically changed because of an event in a split second. Others
have lifelong problems that cause them to live more complicated lives, but there are ways to …

Prosthetic limbs have improved significantly over the past several years, and signal
processing has played a key role in allowing these devices to operate more smoothly and …

Scientists have spent decades trying to develop a neural interface that would allow people
with prosthetic limbs to experience sensory feedback and easier, more natural movements …

Background. Previous studies have demonstrated improved neurobehavioral outcomes
when prosthesis users learn task-specific behaviors by imitating movements of prosthesis …

One of the most lasting symbols of Egyptian mythology, the Eye of Horus, is a tale of a god
whose vision is restored after a violent conflict. Ancient history is filled with stories of physical …