Brain-machine interfaces offer improved options for prosthetics and treatments after injury
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 12:31
in Health & Medicine
Two experimental brain-machine technologies deep brain stimulation coupled with physical therapy and a thought-controlled computer systemmay offer new therapies for people with stroke and brain injuries, new human research shows. In addition, an animal study shows a new artificial retina may restore vision better than existing prosthetics.