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Mechanical skeleton controlled by human neurons

29.04.2021

Scientists at North Carolina State University in the United States have developed a new kind of mechanical skeleton that does not require pre-programming, like traditional robots, it connects to the human body to freely control the mechanical skeleton.

A large number of different mechanical prostheses have been developed around the world for patients with disabilities to help people live a normal life. However, these prostheses do not fit well into the human body and are not easy to manage.

In recent years, with the advent of brain-computer interface neurotherapy, scientists hope to develop a mechanical skeleton controlled by neurons to help people with disabilities.

Researchers have developed a neuron-controlled mechanical skeleton for a patient who lost mobility in the calf of his left leg. Through training, this patient coordinated and synchronized the mechanical skeleton and calves.

A 57-year-old patient lost sensation from the knee to the ankle of his left leg. The researchers connected a mechanical skeleton sensor to the spawn to detect a bioelectrical signal. After five workouts, the patient was able to do things he couldn't before (standing up, squatting, and lifting things).

The researchers plan to use mechanical bones and allow more patients to participate in the test and perform complex activities such as obstacle avoidance to further improve handling and stability.

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