Breakthrough in Prosthetic Sensation
Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows users to feel nuanced tactile sensations through a bionic hand, aiming to restore the sense of touch to prosthetic users.
This technology provides stable, localized, and strong touch sensations, overcoming previous limitations of weak and indistinct feelings, thus enhancing the usability of bionic limbs in everyday tasks.
Expanding the Horizons of Artificial Touch
Recent studies have successfully conveyed complex sensations like motion, curvature, and 3D shapes, significantly improving the dexterity and manipulation capabilities of bionic limb users.
Despite the promising advancements, researchers acknowledge the need for more complex sensors, robotic technology, and advanced brain implants to fully replicate the richness of human touch sensations.