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 d advanced prostheses
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DESCRIPTION:For upper limb prosthesis users\, the lack of tactile feedback 
 can make moving and grasping difficult. A major step in developing closed-
 loop prostheses is providing the sense of touch back to the user to improv
 e function. We developed an electronic dermis (e-dermis) fingertip tactile
  sensor for producing biomimetic spiking responses to capture nuanced touc
 h information during grasping. We investigated the use of noninvasive elec
 trical stimulation of peripheral nerves to provide sensory feedback and im
 prove perception to individuals with limb amputation using a neuromorphic 
 stimulation model. Not only are we able to provide a range of tactile sens
 ations but we are also able to improve prosthesis control as a result. Rec
 ently in a translational study\, we also demonstrated the benefits of long
 -term\, unconstrained prosthesis use outside the laboratory for improving 
 motor function. Finally\, we will discuss the role of direct brain stimula
 tion for providing and altering tactile sensory perceptions in individuals
  through a brain-machine interface.
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SUMMARY:Restoring sensorimotor function through sensory stimulation and adv
 anced prostheses
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.seas.harvard.edu/event/restoring_sensorimotor_
 function_through_sensory_stimulation_and_advanced_prostheses
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