Nerve Muscle Interface for Prosthetic Feedback Control Proof of Concept in a Tissue Co-Culture System

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Abstract:

The objective of the proposed work was to demonstrate that bi-directional communication via synthetic electrode arrays can be established between engineered tissues in cell culture muscle and nerve and that this communication can be exploited to control a remotely located robotic actuator. Specific applications of this technology will include peripheral nerve interfaces for the neurally based feedback control of human prosthetic devices, and the control of remote actuators and robotic agents via a direct peripheral nerve interface. Progress has been steady but slower than anticipated. Our progress is described in detail in the Summary of results.

Author(s):
Tommerdahl, Mark ; Dennis, Robert
Author Organization(s):
NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHAPEL HILL
Descriptive Note:
Final progress rept. 2 Jan-31 Aug 2007
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA483760
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARO-52297.1-LS-II
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W911NF-07-1-0049
Monitor Series:
52297.1-LS-II, ARO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*NEUROMUSCULAR TRANSMISSION, *NERVES, *CULTURES(BIOLOGY), *COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, *MUSCLES, *PROSTHETICS, *REMOTE CONTROL, ELECTRODES, FEEDBACK, ROBOTICS, CELLS(BIOLOGY)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Medicine and Medical Research, Radio Communications, Bionics
Keyword(s):
NERVE MUSCLE INTERFACE, BI DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION, NEURAL FEEDBACK
Report Date:
2007 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2008 Aug 06