Posts Tagged ‘prosthesis’
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Above, brain signals in the first trial, when the subject was able to hit the target just under half the time. Below, brain activity after about 10 minutes of training, when the subject could hit the target with 94 percent accuracy. The signal is stronger than in the earlier trial, and stronger even than when the subject actually performed the imagined movement. (Credit: University of Washington)
U. WASHINGTON (US)—A rare peek at a human brain hooked up to a computer shows that the two can adapt to each other quickly—and possibly to the brain’s benefit. Continue…
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 20:20 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Feb 18, 2010 9:51 - 5 Comments
‘Green’ prosthetic reduces effort for amputees
U. MICHIGAN (US)—An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 5, 2009 14:21 - 3 Comments
Runners gain no advantage from prosthetic legs
U. COLORADO (US)—Amputees who use running-specific prosthetic legs have no performance advantage over counterparts who use their biological legs, according to a recent study. (more…)
