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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Youngjun Cho, Hyung Hwa Jeong, Heejae Shin, Changsik John Pak, Jeongmok Cho, Yongwoo Kim, Donggeon Kim, Taehyeon Kim, Hoijun Kim, Sohee Kim, Soonchul Kwon, Joon Pio Hong, Hyunsuk Peter Suh, Sanghoon Lee
Summary: This study presents a novel hybrid bionic interface that integrates a biological interface and a neural interface to enhance the performance of neuroprosthetic systems. The interface demonstrates the ability to simultaneously record and stimulate different signal information, showing promise for future advancements in prosthetic control.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Dario Farina, Ivan Vujaklija, Rickard Branemark, Anthony M. J. Bull, Hans Dietl, Bernhard Graimann, Levi J. Hargrove, Klaus-Peter Hoffmann, He (Helen) Huang, Thorvaldur Ingvarsson, Hilmar Bragi Janusson, Kristleifur Kristjansson, Todd Kuiken, Silvestro Micera, Thomas Stieglitz, Agnes Sturma, Dustin Tyler, Richard F. Ff Weir, Oskar C. Aszmann
Summary: This Perspective discusses the development and clinical application of high-performance bionic limbs, emphasizing the use of different technologies, such as osseointegration, neural signal amplification, and muscle sensors, to create better performing bionic limbs.
NATURE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
C. Pasluosta, P. Kiele, P. Cvancara, S. Micera, O. C. Aszmann, T. Stieglitz
Summary: This article discusses whether bridging technologies with a deeper understanding of amputation pathophysiology and human motor control can help overcome challenges in the next generation of bionic limbs.
JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Robotics
Paul D. Marasco, Jacqueline S. Hebert, Jonathon W. Sensinger, Dylan T. Beckler, Zachary C. Thumser, Ahmed W. Shehata, Heather E. Williams, Kathleen R. Wilson
Summary: Research shows that integrating touch, grip kinesthesia, and intuitive motor control through a neurorobotic fusion can improve behavioral performance levels for bionic prosthesis users, achieving more human-like function. Sensory-motor restoration enhances balanced decision strategies and error correction performance during object interactions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Victoria Ashley Lang, Maria Munoz-Novoa, Max Ortiz-Catalan
Summary: Residual limbs after amputation are colder than unaffected contralateral limbs. This temperature asymmetry is attributed to autonomic and cognitive factors, such as changes in body representation. Neuromusculoskeletal prostheses can restore body representation and resolve the temperature asymmetry, but the issue reappears when the prosthesis is removed.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Colin B. Josephson, Samuel Wiebe
Summary: Precision medicine aims to provide individualized treatment based on unique patient characteristics, but faces challenges in data integration, privacy issues, and acceptance by clinicians. Despite accumulating vast amounts of data, there is still a need to address the complexities of advanced analytics models and ensure patient consent and data security. Systematic approaches to data collection and education are necessary to facilitate the translation of precision medicine concepts into routine clinical practice for conditions like epilepsy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ken Arai, Hiroto Saito, Masaaki Fukuoka, Sachiyo Ueda, Maki Sugimoto, Michiteru Kitazaki, Masahiko Inami
Summary: The study developed a supernumerary robotic limb system and evaluated its effect on the embodiment and perception of peripersonal space. The results showed that participants could perceive the extra limb as part of their own body and experience a change in peripersonal space perception.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Miao, Mengda Xu, Jiahui Yu, Lidong Zhang
Summary: This study has developed a conductive, cold-resistant, and elastic hydrogel for electric steering engine control, showing great potential for bionic skin application. By improving the hydrogel's properties through various crosslinking methods, a soft controller was created to conveniently manipulate the electric steering engine, showcasing highly synchronous control over its dynamic response.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Dennis Yeung, Irene Mendez Guerra, Ian Barner-Rasmussen, Emilia Siponen, Dario Farina, Ivan Vujaklija
Summary: This study presents a myoelectric interface system that extracts natural motor synergies from multi-muscle signals and adapts in real-time with new user inputs. The system utilizes unsupervised online learning methods and physiological constraints to continuously co-adapt with changes in user motor control. The results show that the system has good control robustness and adaptability in both virtual and real-world scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dennis Eversberg, Jana Holz, Lilian Pungas
Summary: This paper examines the shift in official bioeconomy strategies and policy concepts towards more moderate promises of economic growth compared to the high expectations of a 'biotech revolution' in the early 2000s. The authors argue that this moderation is a result of various research findings that have exposed unrealistic visions and forced governments to adopt more humble approaches. The paper identifies four key factors, including research on bioeconomy discourses and knowledge, contestation and power dynamics among actors, as well as the economic and biophysical dimensions of existing bio-based economies. In conclusion, the authors emphasize the importance of understanding the broader social-ecological transformation and societal conflict dynamics for assessing the feasibility of bioeconomy visions.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Communication
Ben Egliston, Marcus Carter
Summary: This article explores the Oculus suite of virtual reality technologies, focusing on the period following the company's acquisition by Facebook. It analyzes the narrative constructed by Facebook about Oculus, aiming to attract users and platform complementors, and examines how the Oculus imaginary is perceived by everyday individuals through user comments on promotional videos.
NEW MEDIA & SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Muhammad Sarfraz, Abida Khan, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Muhammad Furqan Akhtar, Ammara Saleem, Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Mehnaz Kamal, Abuzer Ali, Nawaf M. Alotaibi, Shams Aaghaz, Muhammad Irfan Siddique, Mohd Imran
Summary: Mangiferin, derived from Mangifera indica L., has shown potential as an anticancer agent. Researchers have explored its effects on breast cancer cells through in vitro and in vivo models. However, its low solubility and bioavailability have posed challenges, prompting the use of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems to enhance its efficacy and safety.
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Mathieu Figeys, Farnaz Koubasi, Doyeon Hwang, Allison Hunder, Antonio Miguel-Cruz, Adriana Rios Rincon
Summary: This scoping review explores the use of MR systems in ABI rehabilitation, assessing their evidence base and technology readiness levels. The overall evidence for MR applications in ABI rehabilitation is low, but promising. However, determining the effectiveness of MR interventions remains a challenge due to variability in research and technology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuan Liu, Xidong Duan, Hyeon-Jin Shin, Seongjun Park, Yu Huang, Xiangfeng Duan
Summary: The article reviews the promise and current status of 2D transistors, emphasizing the potential misestimation or misinterpretation of widely used device parameters. It suggests using more reliable methods to assess the potential of diverse 2D semiconductors and highlights key technical challenges in optimizing the performance of 2D transistors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ali Moradi, Hamed Rafiei, Mahla Daliri, Mohammad-R Akbarzadeh-T, Alireza Akbarzadeh, Amir-M Naddaf-Sh, Sadra Naddaf-Sh
Summary: This study reports the clinical implementation of implanted magnetic tags for an amputee's prosthetic hand, which introduces a flexor-extensor tendon transfer surgical procedure to implant the tags, artificial neural networks to extract human intention from the implanted magnet's magnetic fields, and a game strategy to examine and rehabilitate the patient. The statistical results confirm the accuracy of the implanted magnetic tags as a sensing interface for recognizing the intended gesture and degree of movement between the amputee and the bionic hand.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)