Injury or serious illness can be often violated due to the human nervous system. Scientists have long been struggling with the problem of the recovery of the brain due to loss of limbs mobility , and a group of Australian researchers from 16 departments of academic institutions managed to move on this issue.
The essence of the invention is as follows: A special electrode is introduced into the vessels of the brain with minimal concern for the patient - the very next day after the surgery, he can return to normal life. "Antenna" at the end of the electrode is able to capture the nerve impulses in the area of the brain responsible for motor activity. Interpreting these impulses into computer commands, you can teach a person to manage the bionic artificial limbs . Already in 2017, Australian scientists are going to conduct an experiment on the use of this electrode to control exoskeletons, which operation will hold three of paralyzed patients.
Preclinical trials have shown that the presence of the electrode in the brain vessel allows for several months confidently read nerve impulses. Since the accuracy of the interpretation of signals only increases over time. Development was funded by the Australian authorities and the DARPA US organization, which is interested in the invention having a potential use in the military sphere. Injured in combat soldiers can now expect to receive robotic prostheses. Related Products :
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