Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Neural prosthetic interfaces with the nervous system.

G E Loeb

    Trends in Neurosciences
    |May 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Neural prosthetics restore function by directly interfacing computing devices with neurons. These devices offer hope for treating sensory and motor impairments, enabling hearing and aiding research.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Toward Perceiving Robots as Humans: Three Handshake Models Face the Turing-Like Handshake Test.

    IEEE transactions on haptics·2016
    Same author

    Flexible communication and control protocol for injectable neuromuscular interfaces.

    IEEE transactions on biomedical circuits and systems·2013
    Same author

    Force estimation from ensembles of Golgi tendon organs.

    Journal of neural engineering·2009
    Same author

    Computationally efficient models of neuromuscular recruitment and mechanics.

    Journal of neural engineering·2008
    Same author

    Model-based sensorimotor integration for multi-joint control: development of a virtual arm model.

    Annals of biomedical engineering·2008
    Same author

    RF-powered BIONs for stimulation and sensing.

    Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference·2007
    Same journal

    Emulating the periodic table: A unified list of CNS terms and abbreviations for humans and experimental animals.

    Trends in neurosciences·2026
    Same journal

    From chromatin dynamics to brain disease: Polycomb-Trithorax mechanisms in neurodevelopment.

    Trends in neurosciences·2026
    Same journal

    Striatum regulates the cortex via the basal forebrain cholinergic system: A role for substance P.

    Trends in neurosciences·2026
    Same journal

    A large brain adds new types of neurons: Molecular and functional signatures of spindle neurons in the human neocortex.

    Trends in neurosciences·2026
    Same journal

    Exercise as a regulator of glymphatic function.

    Trends in neurosciences·2026
    Same journal

    The neural basis of laughter.

    Trends in neurosciences·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Clinical Neurology

    Background:

    • The adult mammalian nervous system has limited capacity for functional regeneration after damage.
    • Current treatments for neurological disorders often rely on substitution rather than restoration of function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the development and application of neural prosthetic devices.
    • To highlight the potential of brain-computer interfaces for restoring sensory and motor functions.
    • To discuss the synergistic opportunities presented by neural prosthetics in research and clinical applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of miniature electronic implants for neural interfacing.
    • Direct exchange of information between computing devices and neurons.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Application of biophysical principles for stimulating and recording neural activity.

    • Main Results:

    • Thousands of deaf patients have regained the ability to hear through cochlear implants.
    • Some patients demonstrate significant speech comprehension without visual cues.
    • Advances show broad implications across various clinical areas due to universal biophysical processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Neural prosthetics represent a significant advancement in treating neurological disorders.
    • These devices offer a pathway to restore lost sensory and motor functions.
    • Neural prosthetics provide unique opportunities for neurophysiological and psychophysical research in humans.