Neuroprosthetics and BioMEMS

This new center is engaged in research aimed at developing technology that will place prosthetic limbs and organs under the control of the nervous system, enabling users to control these devices in the same way they control their natural limbs and organs. For military personnel who have lost limbs or organs, neuroprosthetics will offer more rapid recovery and rehabilitation. The center draws upon WPI faculty expertise in the life sciences and biomedical, electrical, and mechanical engineering, including such areas as electronic control systems, communications, imaging, sensors, biocompatibility, and biomaterials, as well as the university's growing capabilities in bioMEMS (BioMicroElectroMechancial Systems).

News & Upcoming Events
Taking the Next Step Toward Advanced Artificial Limbs - WPI to Receive $1 million for Center for Neuroprosthetics (September 25, 2008) WPI grabs $1M grant for neuroprosthetics research, Mass High Tech Article (September 26, 2008) College Town, Telegram & Gazette (September 28, 2008) WPI to Create Center for Neuroprosthetics, The O&P Edge (September 28, 2008) Taking the Next Step Toward Advanced Artificial Limbs, Medical News Today (September 27, 2008) WPI Gets $1M for Better Fake Limbs, Worcester Business Journal (September 26, 2008).

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