American scientists have created a bionic prosthesis that allows you to “feel” and perform reflex movements. The development of employees of the Scientific Research Institute of Lerner is reported by the Science Robotics magazine.
The bionic prosthesis allows you to recreate the feelings lost after the limb loss. The device received five blocks placed on the place of amputation. Each of the blocks with a size of half the matchbox holds a neurocomputer interface. This allows you to convey the tactile sensations from each finger into the brain.
In turn, the interface turns thoughts into action, provoking reflex movements. The neurocomputer interface also allowed more accurately to reproduce the mechanics of hands, which made it possible to perform unconscious reflex movements. The prosthesis can count efforts and movements based on the situation.
Scientists have successfully tested the device on two subjects. Tests have shown that volunteers were able to perform reflex movements and seizure of things based on intuitive analysis.
Earlier, a group of scientists from the United States and China presented an inflatable neuroprothera hand. The device from the elastomer is in low weight and relatively low cost. His creators plan to patent development.