30-03-2010, 11:53 PM
Abstractâ€
Throughout the history of mankind, tools have served the role as passive extensions of the body. Recently, the development of neuroprosthesis has changed the scope of how humans interact with tools. Neuroprosthetics enable direct interfacing with the brain and have the great potential for restoring communication and control in disabled individuals. The transformative aspect of direct neural interfaces is that they can be designed as Ëœintelligent toolsâ„¢ that not only carry out intent but also have the capability to assist, evolve, and grow with the user. Unlike other tools, neuroprosthetics exist in a shared space that seamlessly spans the userâ„¢s internal representation of the world and the physical environment enabling a much deeper humantool symbiosis. Recent advancements in the engineering of neuroprosthetics are providing a blueprint for how new coadaptive designs change the nature of a userâ„¢s ability to accomplish tasks that were not possible using conventional methodologies. This paper analyzes how key advances in science and technology supporting the development of intelligent neuroprosthesis
Presented By:
Justin C. Sanchez
Departments of Pediatrics, Neuroscience, and Biomedical Engineering
University of Florida
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