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View article: Demystifying upper limb hybrid prostheses—a scoping review
Demystifying upper limb hybrid prostheses—a scoping review Open
Introduction Hybrid-power is a prosthesis class that combines body-power and external-power into a singular embodiment. The class is rarely discussed in literature and is ill-defined, with the term “hybrid” being used to describe a broad r…
View article: Detection of an Epileptic Seizure Biomarker on the Vagus Nerve for Closed-Loop Neuromodulation
Detection of an Epileptic Seizure Biomarker on the Vagus Nerve for Closed-Loop Neuromodulation Open
View article: A Comparison Study Between Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
A Comparison Study Between Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Open
Background Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) originates from myofascial trigger points (MTPs)– hypersensitive nodules commonly found in the trapezius muscle (TM) that cause pain and functional limitations. While transcutaneous electrical nerv…
View article: Approaches for retraining sEMG classifiers for upper-limb prostheses
Approaches for retraining sEMG classifiers for upper-limb prostheses Open
Introduction Abandonment rates for myoelectric upper limb prostheses can reach 44%, negatively affecting quality of life and increasing the risk of injury due to compensatory movements. Traditional myoelectric prostheses rely on convention…
View article: One-step polyaniline-platinum nanoparticles grafting on porous gold anode electrodes for high-performance glucose fuel cells
One-step polyaniline-platinum nanoparticles grafting on porous gold anode electrodes for high-performance glucose fuel cells Open
View article: A method for locating surface electromyography electrodes on the flexor carpi ulnaris
A method for locating surface electromyography electrodes on the flexor carpi ulnaris Open
The flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), a superficial forearm muscle which provides wrist flexion and ulnar deviation, is used in surface electromyography (sEMG) applications for clinical assessments, rehabilitation, and human-machine interfaces. …
View article: The comfort of temporal interference stimulation on the forearm: computational and psychophysical evaluation
The comfort of temporal interference stimulation on the forearm: computational and psychophysical evaluation Open
Objective. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation aims to restore sensation and function in individuals with sensory or motor deficits. However, limited selectivity and unintended nerve recruitment often result in discomfort. Temporal inter…
View article: Effects of Different Preprocessing Pipelines on Motor Imagery-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces
Effects of Different Preprocessing Pipelines on Motor Imagery-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces Open
In recent years, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) leveraging electroencephalography (EEG) signals for the control of external devices have garnered increasing attention. The information transfer rate of BCI has been significantly improved …
View article: Exploring the ’EarSwitch’ concept: a novel ear based control method for assistive technology
Exploring the ’EarSwitch’ concept: a novel ear based control method for assistive technology Open
Background Loss of communication with loved ones and carers is one of the most isolating and debilitating effects of many neurological disorders. Assistive technology (AT) supports individuals with communication, but the acceptability of A…
View article: Smartphone scanning is a reliable and accurate alternative to contemporary residual limb measurement techniques
Smartphone scanning is a reliable and accurate alternative to contemporary residual limb measurement techniques Open
Monitoring the volume and shape of residual limbs post-amputation is necessary to achieve optimal socket fit and determine overall limb health, yet contemporary clinical measurement techniques show high variance between measures. Three-dim…
View article: Enhanced stability of highly porous nanostructured gold anodes via polyaniline coating for abiotic glucose fuel cell
Enhanced stability of highly porous nanostructured gold anodes via polyaniline coating for abiotic glucose fuel cell Open
View article: Baseline cystometric parameters in conscious and anesthetized sheep: experimental data and systematic review
Baseline cystometric parameters in conscious and anesthetized sheep: experimental data and systematic review Open
OBJECTIVE To characterize cystometry in conscious and anesthetized sheep, including bladder response to sacral root electrical stimulation, thereby providing a baseline set of values. METHODS Single-fill cystometries were repeated in adult…
View article: Ex-vivo systems for neuromodulation: A comparison of ex-vivo and in-vivo large animal nerve electrophysiology
Ex-vivo systems for neuromodulation: A comparison of ex-vivo and in-vivo large animal nerve electrophysiology Open
The proposed ex-vivo system results were compared with those seen in-vivo, providing new insights into large animal nerve activity post-explantation. Such a system is crucial for complementing in-vivo experiments, maximising collected expe…
View article: CMOS Analogue Velocity-Selective Neural Processing System
CMOS Analogue Velocity-Selective Neural Processing System Open
Velocity-selective recording (VSR) of electroneurogram (ENG) signals is a frequently utilized technology in the field of neural recording with applications in clinical medicine and neuroprosthetics. VSR classifies excited axon populations …
View article: Data augmentation for invasive brain–computer interfaces based on stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG)
Data augmentation for invasive brain–computer interfaces based on stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) Open
Objective. Deep learning is increasingly used for brain–computer interfaces (BCIs). However, the quantity of available data is sparse, especially for invasive BCIs. Data augmentation (DA) methods, such as generative models, can help to add…
View article: Enhanced Stability of Highly Porous Nanostructured Gold Anodes Via Polyaniline Coating for Abiotic Glucose Fuel Cell
Enhanced Stability of Highly Porous Nanostructured Gold Anodes Via Polyaniline Coating for Abiotic Glucose Fuel Cell Open
View article: Msrtnet: Multi-Scale Spatial Residual Network Based on Time-Domain Transformer
Msrtnet: Multi-Scale Spatial Residual Network Based on Time-Domain Transformer Open
View article: A Scoping Review of Machine Learning Applied to Peripheral Nerve Interfaces
A Scoping Review of Machine Learning Applied to Peripheral Nerve Interfaces Open
Peripheral nerve interfaces (PNIs) can enable communication with the peripheral nervous system and have a broad range of applications including in bioelectronic medicine and neuroprostheses. They can modulate neural activity through stimul…
View article: Enhancing the Stability of Highly Porous Nanostructured Gold Films for the Electrooxidation of Glucose
Enhancing the Stability of Highly Porous Nanostructured Gold Films for the Electrooxidation of Glucose Open
View article: A Review of Motor Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Intracranial Electroencephalography Based on Surface Electrodes and Depth Electrodes
A Review of Motor Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Intracranial Electroencephalography Based on Surface Electrodes and Depth Electrodes Open
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) provide a communication interface between the brain and external devices and have the potential to restore communication and control in patients with neurological injury or disease. For the invasive BCIs, m…
View article: Channel Selection for Stereo- Electroencephalography (SEEG)-Based Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Deep Learning Methods
Channel Selection for Stereo- Electroencephalography (SEEG)-Based Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces Using Deep Learning Methods Open
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can enable direct communication with assistive devices by recording and decoding signals from the brain. To achieve high performance, many electrodes will be used, such as the recently developed invasive BC…
View article: Morphology and morphometry of the ulnar nerve in the forelimb of pigs
Morphology and morphometry of the ulnar nerve in the forelimb of pigs Open
The knowledge of the morphology and morphometry of peripheral nerves is essential for developing neural interfaces and understanding nerve regeneration in basic and applied research. Currently, the most adopted animal model is the rat, eve…
View article: Data-driven digital health technologies in the remote clinical care of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review
Data-driven digital health technologies in the remote clinical care of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review Open
Background The availability and effectiveness of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) to support clinicians, empower patients, and generate economic savings for national healthcare systems are growing rapidly. Of particular promise is the ca…
View article: Performance of data-driven inner speech decoding with same-task EEG-fMRI data fusion and bimodal models
Performance of data-driven inner speech decoding with same-task EEG-fMRI data fusion and bimodal models Open
Decoding inner speech from the brain signal via hybridisation of fMRI and EEG data is explored to investigate the performance benefits over unimodal models. Two different bimodal fusion approaches are examined: concatenation of probability…
View article: A prototype autonomous robot for underwater crime scene investigation and emergency response
A prototype autonomous robot for underwater crime scene investigation and emergency response Open
Underwater crime scene investigation and emergency response are tasks typically carried out by divers constituting part of a specialist team. Operating in such dynamic environments, often with poor visibility and risk of concealed hazards,…
View article: Voltage evolution and electrochemical behaviour of Soil microbial fuel cells operated in different quality soils
Voltage evolution and electrochemical behaviour of Soil microbial fuel cells operated in different quality soils Open
The desire for a net-zero carbon future is a key driver for innovation in renewable energy. Amongst several emerging solutions, soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) pose an interesting addition as a low-cost, carbon–neutral technology. A full…
View article: Experience of adults with upper-limb difference and their views on sensory feedback for prostheses: a mixed methods study
Experience of adults with upper-limb difference and their views on sensory feedback for prostheses: a mixed methods study Open
View article: A Comparison of Delay-and-Add and Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Velocity-Selective Recording Using Multi-Electrode Cuffs
A Comparison of Delay-and-Add and Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Velocity-Selective Recording Using Multi-Electrode Cuffs Open
Extracting information from the peripheral nervous system with implantable devices remains a significant challenge that limits the advancement of closed-loop neural prostheses. Linear electrode arrays can record neural signals with both te…
View article: Tutorial: a guide to techniques for analysing recordings from the peripheral nervous system
Tutorial: a guide to techniques for analysing recordings from the peripheral nervous system Open
The nervous system, through a combination of conscious and automatic processes, enables the regulation of the body and its interactions with the environment. The peripheral nervous system is an excellent target for technologies that seek t…
View article: Resilience of Neural Electronics to High Magnetic Fields
Resilience of Neural Electronics to High Magnetic Fields Open
With the advent of neuronal oscillators in bioelectronic medicine, it has become increasingly important to understand the effect of magnetic fields on the biological rhythms they produce. In particular, cardiac pacemakers must be resilient…