Title :
Mind over matter [bioelectronics]
Author_Institution :
Imperial Coll., London, UK
Abstract :
Scientists and engineers are working to harness the power of thought to bring limb mobility to spinal injury victims. This article gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in the areas of neuroscience, electrical engineering, and information processing.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomedical electrodes; handicapped aids; neuromuscular stimulation; patient rehabilitation; bioelectronics; electrical engineering; information processing; limb mobility; neuroscience; spinal injury;
Journal_Title :
IEE Review
DOI :
10.1049/ir:20050204