Open AccessNeural Interface for Biohybrid Prosthetic Hands to Realize Sensory and Motor Functions
Author(s) -
T. Yagi,
Zugui Peng,
Shoichiro Kanno
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of robotics and mechatronics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1883-8049
pISSN - 0915-3942
DOI - 10.20965/jrm.2022.p0316
Subject(s) - sensory system , interface (matter) , computer science , sorting , brain–computer interface , electrode , materials science , biomedical engineering , neuroscience , nanotechnology , engineering , biology , chemistry , electroencephalography , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing , programming language
A neural interface is a technology that facilitates communication between the brain and external devices. One potential clinical application of a neural interface is in prosthetic arms. These devices can realize motor and sensory functions, enabling amputee patients to perform daily tasks. However, such prosthetic arms are still challenging because of the poor resolution of conventional neural electrodes and the difficulty in sorting the motor and sensory nerve cells. In this study, we attempt to utilize deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanotubes to develop a novel intracellular electrode with high resolution. Our results indicate that DNA nanotubes can transport ions, such as Ca 2+ . Moreover, a microchannel device for sorting motor and sensory nerves is introduced.