The Machine-Body Merger
The merging of machine and body is not science fiction, it's already happening. A neural prosthesis replaces or supplements nerve function by directly connecting to the nervous system.Over the years such devices have be wired into people with paralysis to help the stand and ambulate, grasp things with their fingers, control the bowel and bladder, and ever control a computer with only using their brain. At this time there is but one commercially available neural prosthetic device on the U.S. Market, The parastep system, a device that allows paraplegics to ambulate ( www.sigmedics.com)
Another helpful site is : The Neural Prosthesis Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke supports the development of aids for people with neurologicaldisorders. On the internet, see http://fescenter.case.edu
Also March of dimes supports research for Neural Tube Defects.
-FOR INFORMATION ON SIGMEDICS (parastep a neuroprosthesis),Telephone: 937-439-9131 or via internet visit http://www.sigmedics.com
Another helpful site is : The Neural Prosthesis Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke supports the development of aids for people with neurologicaldisorders. On the internet, see http://fescenter.case.edu
Also March of dimes supports research for Neural Tube Defects.
-FOR INFORMATION ON SIGMEDICS (parastep a neuroprosthesis),Telephone: 937-439-9131 or via internet visit http://www.sigmedics.com