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A modular strategy for next-generation upper-limb sensory-motor neuroprostheses
Solaiman Shokur1, Alberto Mazzoni2, Giuseppe Schiavone3
1Bertarelli Foundation Chair in Translational NeuroEngienering, Center for Neuroprosthetics and Institute of Bioengineering, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics and AI, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy.
Neuroprosthetics restores function lost to neurological disorders using technology. A modular approach, combining neuroscience and engineering, is key to developing next-generation neuroprosthetic devices for sensory-motor restoration.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Technology
Background:
- Neuroprosthetics aims to restore lost functions due to neurological disorders or injuries.
- Recent advancements offer hope for clinical neuroprosthetic applications, especially for hand function restoration.
- The field integrates computer science, electrical, mechanical, micro/nanotechnology with neuroscience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state and future potential of neuroprosthetics.
- To introduce the concept of neurotechnological modules (NTs) as fundamental building blocks.
- To explore the modular approach for next-generation sensory-motor restoration.
Main Methods:
- Review of current neuroprosthetic solutions and technologies.
- Conceptualization of neurotechnological modules (NTs).
- Analysis of hardware and algorithmic components for neuroprostheses.
Main Results:
- Neuroprosthetic devices are increasingly becoming a clinical reality.
- A modular approach, utilizing NTs, is evident in current solutions.
- NTs are crucial for motor decoding, movement restoration, and sensory feedback.
Conclusions:
- The modular approach is foundational to current neuroprosthetics.
- Exploiting NTs can drive the development of advanced neuroprosthetic systems.
- Future neuroprosthetics will likely leverage modularity for comprehensive sensory-motor restoration.
