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Standardization of Neurotechnology for Brain-Machine Interfacing: State of the Art and Recommendations 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Standardization of Neurotechnology for Brain-Machine Interfacing: State of the Art and Recommendations
Author(s)3: Ricardo Chavarriaga, Carole C. Carey, Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal, Zach Mckinney, Luigi Bianchi

Research and development of brain-machine interfacing (BMI) systems and related neurotechnologies are at a crucial stage in their history. Progress in sensing technologies, advanced materials, robotics and artificial intelligence provides…

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Preliminary Minimum Reporting Requirements for In-Vivo Neural Interface Research: I. Implantable Neural Interfaces 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Preliminary Minimum Reporting Requirements for In-Vivo Neural Interface Research: I. Implantable Neural Interfaces
Author(s)3: Calvin Elber, Jean Delbeke, Jorge Cardoso, Martijn De Neeling, Sam E John, Jerry Skefos, Dimiter Prodanov, Chang Won Lee, Argus Sun, Zach Mckinney

The pace of research and development in neuroscience, neurotechnology, and neurorehabilitation is rapidly accelerating, with the number of publications doubling every 4.2 years. Maintaining this progress requires technological standards and…

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A Roadmap towards Standards for Neurally Controlled End Effectors 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

A Roadmap towards Standards for Neurally Controlled End Effectors
Author(s)3: Andrew Paek, Justin Brantley, Akshay Sujatha Ravindran, Kevin Nathan, Yongtian He, David Eguren, Jesus Cruz-Garza, Sho Nakagome, Dilranjan Wickramasuriya, Jiajun Chang, Md. Rashed-Al-Mahfuz, Md. Rafiul Amin, Nikunj Arunkumar Bhagat, Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal

The control and manipulation of various types of end effectors such as powered exoskeletons, prostheses, and neural cursors by brain-machine interface (BMI) systems has been the target of many research…

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Semi-automated control system for reaching movements in EMG shoulder disarticulation prosthesis based on mixed reality device 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Semi-automated control system for reaching movements in EMG shoulder disarticulation prosthesis based on mixed reality device
Author(s)3: Shunta Togo, Kazuaki Matsumoto, Susumu Kimizuka, Yinlai Jiang, Hiroshi Yokoi

Goal: The development of a control system for an electromyographic shoulder disarticulation (EMG-SD) prosthesis to rapidly achieve a task with a reduction in the operational failure of the user. Methods:…

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A Functional Model for Unifying Brain Computer Interface Terminology 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

A Functional Model for Unifying Brain Computer Interface Terminology
Author(s)3: Chuck Easttom

Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology is a critical area both for researchers and clinical practitioners. The IEEE P2731 working group is developing a comprehensive BCI lexicography and a functional model…

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Pairwise Heuristic Sequence Alignment Algorithm Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Pairwise Heuristic Sequence Alignment Algorithm Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Author(s)3: Yong-Joon Song, Dong Jin Ji, Hyein Seo, Gyu-Bum Han, Dong-Ho Cho

Goal: Various methods have been developed to analyze the association between organisms and their genomic sequences. Among them, sequence alignment is the most frequently used method for comparative analysis of biological…

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Hand-held zoom micro-imaging system based on microfluidic chip for point-of-care testing (POCT) of vaginal inflammation 1050 574 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Hand-held zoom micro-imaging system based on microfluidic chip for point-of-care testing (POCT) of vaginal inflammation
Author(s)3: Ning Yang, Jingxin Peng, Liang Wu, Xue Han, Naila Shaheen, Xiaobo Zou

Background: Vaginitis is a common and very private disease, and the current diagnosis is a frequent go to the hospital for testing. Objective: In order to improve the convenience and…

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Neural Implants Without Electronics: A Proof-of-Concept Study on a Human Skin Model 150 150 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Neural Implants Without Electronics: A Proof-of-Concept Study on a Human Skin Model
Author(s)3: Patrick Kiele, David Braig, Jakob Weiß, Yara Baslan, Cristian Pasluosta, Thomas Stieglitz

Objective: Chronic neural implants require energy and signal supply. The objective of this work was to evaluate a multichannel transcutaneous coupling approach in an ex vivo split-concept study, which minimizes…

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Walking Faster and Farther With a Soft Robotic Exosuit: Implications for Post-Stroke Gait Assistance and Rehabilitation 185 174 IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology (OJEMB)

Walking Faster and Farther With a Soft Robotic Exosuit: Implications for Post-Stroke Gait Assistance and Rehabilitation
Author(s): Louis N. Awad, Pawel Kudzia, Dheepak Arumukhom Revi, Terry D. Ellis, Conor Walsh

Soft robotic exosuits can improve the mechanics and energetics of walking after stroke. Building on this prior work, we evaluated the effects of the first prototype of a portable soft robotic exosuit.

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