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Neurally Controlled Prosthesis in the News

News coverage of the neural control prosthetic from Biomechatronics group.

July 16, 2024
in Biomechatronics · Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body
#human-computer interaction #bioengineering #neurobiology +5 more
Research
Conformable Decoders

Converting the patterns of nature and the human body into beneficial signals and energy

#robotics #design #social networks +53 more
Accepting Applicants
Project Research

Full neural control of a bionic limb to restore biomimetic gait after amputation

This project focuses on developing and integrating new powered prosthetic limbs, sensor systems, and surgical technologies to restore neura…

in Biomechatronics · Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body
Tsung-Han Hsieh · Hyun-Geun Song +4 more
#robotics #human-computer interaction #bioengineering +7 more
Research
Biomechatronics

Enhancing human physical capability

#robotics #design #human-computer interaction +68 more
Accepting Applicants
Article Research

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

A new surgical procedure gives people more neural feedback from their residual limb. With it, seven patients walked more naturally

via MIT News · July 1, 2024
in Biomechatronics · Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body
#neurobiology #human augmentation #prosthetics +3 more
Article Research

Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers

The startup Augmental allows users to operate phones and other devices using their tongue, mouth, and head gestures.

via MIT News · June 5, 2024
in Fluid Interfaces · Media Lab Spinoffs · Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body
#human-computer interaction #artificial intelligence #machine learning +6 more
Research
Media Lab Research Theme: Life with AI

Life with AI | Designing the future of smart systems to improve the human experience

#robotics #design #social networks +149 more
Research
Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body

Connected Mind + Body | Revolutionizing the future of mental and physical wellbeing

#robotics #design #social networks +134 more
Research
Fluid Interfaces

Designing Systems for Cognitive Support

#robotics #design #social networks +62 more
Accepting Applicants
Research
Media Lab Research Theme: Future Worlds

Future Worlds | Design and action for the future we want to live in

#robotics #design #social networks +144 more
Research
Tangible Media

Invent new tangible and embodied interactions that inspire and engage people

#robotics #design #virtual reality +77 more
Accepting Applicants
Project Research

conformable Facial Code Extrapolation Sensor (cFaCES)

AbstractDevices that facilitate nonverbal communication typically require high computational loads or have rigid and bulky form factors&nbs…

in Conformable Decoders
Canan Dagdeviren · Lin Zhang +2 more
#design #bioengineering #health +15 more
Article Research

Devices to Help You Sleep, Robotic Boots and Other Technologies That Will Change Your Health

Fluid Interfaces head Pattie Maes and five other experts talk about emerging health and wellness technologies.

via The Wall Street Journal · April 6, 2023
in Fluid Interfaces
#health #technology #sleep +1 more
Research
Media Lab Research Theme: Cultivating Creativity

Cultivating Creativity | Catalyzing a global movement enabling everyone to unlock and unleash their individual and collective creativity

#robotics #design #social networks +136 more
Project Research

TRANSFORM

TRANSFORM fuses technology and design to celebrate its transformation from still furniture to a dynamic machine driven by a stream of data …

in Terrestrial Sensing · Tangible Media
Hiroshi Ishii · Daniel Leithinger
#design #human-computer interaction #sensors +3 more
Article Research

Assistive tech gains at CES in Las Vegas

Spinoff Xander, founded by alum Alex Westner, provides real-time captions to help users with hearing loss follow in-person conversations.

via Wall Street Journal · Jan. 6, 2023
in Media Lab Spinoffs
#design #augmented reality #technology +1 more
Article Research

The future of ALS devices: Next gen assistive technology aims to give patients a voice

Brain-computer interfaces, IoT and AI to fuel the advancement of assistive technology devices for ALS patients.

via Medical Device Technology · June 15, 2022
in Conformable Decoders
#design #health #biomechanics +2 more
Article Research

Magnetic sensors track muscle length

Using a new technology, researchers hope to create better control systems for prosthetic limbs.

via MIT News · Oct. 25, 2022
in Biomechatronics
#robotics #biotechnology #human augmentation +4 more
Project Research

Agonist-antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI)

Humans can accurately sense the position, speed, and torque of their limbs, even with their eyes shut. This sense, known as proprioception,…

in Biomechatronics
Gabriel Friedman · Roman Stolyarov +14 more
#robotics #human-computer interaction #artificial intelligence +24 more
Article Research

I was born blind. Here’s how I’m using tech to access the power of facial expressions

When you’re blind, you can’t hear when someone smiles, much less figure out whether that smile is genuine or polite. But I’m learning.

via The Boston Globe · Aug. 25, 2021
in Tangible Media
#human-computer interaction #technology #assistive technology
Project Research

Magnetomicrometry: Tissue Tracking via Implanted Magnetic Beads

Amputation, muscle weakness, and nerve damage can make it difficult to perform simple daily tasks. In this project, we are developing a mi…

in Biomechatronics
Cameron Taylor · Seong Ho Yeon +1 more
#robotics #human-computer interaction #health +16 more

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