Optically Controlled Nueral Prostheses - CIMIT

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Animal experiments demonstrate signals detected by electrodes placed directly in brain can be used to drive prosthesis w/ excell
Dr Reuben Mezrich-MD, Phd-MIT/University of Maryland
Myo-electric driven prostheses have been demonstrated, but only allow gross movements and have a prolonged learning curve
Noninvasively measure brain cortex signals
Obviate risk associated with placing electrodes into the brain
Portable, worn system
Prosthesis control with EEG signals has been attempted, but the control has not proven reliable
Ultimately the goal is to create a portable, non-invasive system that can be worn by a patient and used to control the motion of
Use Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT)