The Development of Neuro-prosthetic Devices

Abstract

While we still know very little of the brain, (despite the many discoveries and advancements over the last decades) neuroscience (and related fields) show promising applications for humans. In this article we will discuss the latest developments regarding prosthetic devices that use brain signals as input. With some historical and theoretical background I hope to give you some insight in the exciting development of neuro-prosthetic devices. I will focus mainly on the recent development of neuro-controlled arms, but I will discuss cochlear implants and Deep Brain Stimulators as well.