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Interfacing the Somatosensory System to Restore Touch and Proprioception: Essential Considerations

Weber, Douglas J., Friesen, Rebecca, Miller, Lee E.·2012·Journal of Motor Behavior

Abstract

State-of-the-art upper extremity prostheses include anthropomorphic hands with dexterity that approximates that of a human. To be fully useful, these devices will require an advanced somatosensory neural interface to convey tactile and proprioceptive feedback to the user. To this end, microstimulation methods are being developed using microelectrode arrays implanted at various locations along the somatosensory neuraxis, from peripheral nerves to primary somatosensory cortex. There is presently no consensus as to the best approach, although results from animal and human studies lend support for each. The purpose of this review is to outline practical considerations for the design of a somatosensory interface based on present knowledge of the anatomy and physiology, prior attempts to elicit somatic sensations using electrical stimulation, and lessons learned from successful sensory neuroprostheses such as the cochlear implant.

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  • Previous reviews have highlighted that physiological differences between the brain and peripheral nerves explain the differences in the range of electrical stimulation parameters used in both situations.

    “Previous reviews have highlighted that physiological differences between the brain and peripheral nerves explain the differences in the range of electrical stimulation parameters used in both situations [25, 101].”

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Authors
Weber, D. J., Friesen, R., & Miller, L. E.
Affiliations
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs (US)
  • Northwestern University (US)
Venue
Journal of Motor Behavior
Published
2012-01
Volume
44
Issue
6
Pages
403-418
ISSN
  • 0022-2895 (ISSN-L)
  • 1940-1027
OpenAlex
W2060215837
Cited by
98
References
162
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Motor Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R21NS056136)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Tactile and Sensory Interactions
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Keywords
upper limb prosthesis, tactile feedback, proprioception, microelectrode arrays, peripheral nerve stimulation, primary somatosensory cortex, cochlear implants, prosthetic hand
MeSH terms
Animals, Central Nervous System, Humans, Neural Pathways, Proprioception, Peripheral Nervous System, Feedback, Physiological, Touch Perception, Neural Prostheses

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