CWRU neuroprosthesis (IMAGE)

Case Western Reserve University

CWRU neuroprosthesis

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A study participant with upper-limb loss using the CWRU-developed sensory-enabled neural-controlled iSens prosthesis. Implanted electrodes capture muscle movement in the remaining arm to control the hand and send sensory information from the fingertips to the nerves.

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Cleveland FES Center

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