Low cost functional prosthetic devices

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Describes development of low-cost, functional prosthetic arms that aim to be mind-controlled (directly or indirectly) and provide tactile feedback to the brain. Focuses on reducing the typical $3,000–$30,000 cost barrier to make effective prosthetics accessible in the developing world.

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1. 0:00Start
2. 0:56Cost of a prosthetic device
3. 1:53The brain communicates with the body via electrical signals that travel down the nerve. The signals are transmitted between neurons via chemical transmitters across a junction called a synapse.
4. 2:10Electroencephalography.
5. 3:03Electromyography
6. 3:18How does it work.
7. 5:11Ultrasonic neuromodulation triggers action potentials in targeted nerves thus simulating a tactile sensation
8. 6:28Ultrasonic nerve stimulation
9. 6:44Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
10. 8:41Pictures
11. 9:25Other uses of such technology
12. 9:57Future of the project
13. 10:46Follow the project.

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