University of Cambridge researchers develop soft robotic 'nerve cuffs' for minimally invasive neurological treatment and prosthetic limb control.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed soft robotic 'nerve cuffs' that can wrap around individual nerve fibers without damaging them, offering potential for minimally invasive treatment of neurological conditions like epilepsy and chronic pain, as well as controlling prosthetic limbs. The flexible devices, combining flexible electronics and soft robotics, require only tiny voltages to change shape and form a self-closing loop around nerves, avoiding the need for surgical sutures or glues.
April 26, 2024
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