
Neural Interfacing
Forging the Human-Machine Connection
Jr. Coates(Author)
Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Published on 30. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-59829-680-8 (ISBN)
Description
In the past 50 years there has been an explosion of interest in the development of technologies whose end goal is to connect the human brain and/or nervous system directly to computers. Once the subject of science fiction, the technologies necessary to accomplish this goal are rapidly becoming reality. In laboratories around the globe, research is being undertaken to restore function to the physically disabled, to replace areas of the brain damaged by disease or trauma and to augment human abilities. Building neural interfaces and neuro-prosthetics relies on a diverse array of disciplines such as neuroscience, engineering, medicine and microfabrication just to name a few. This book presents a short history of neural interfacing (N.I.) research and introduces the reader to some of the current efforts to develop neural prostheses. The book is intended as an introduction for the college freshman or others wishing to learn more about the field. A resource guide is included for students along with a list of laboratories conducting N.I. research and universities with N.I. related tracks of study.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
San Rafael
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59829-680-8 (9781598296808)
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Content
- Neural Interfaces Past and Present
- Current Neuroprosthesis Research
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- Current Neuroprosthesis Research
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students