Neuroprostheses are devices that combine sensors, wireless connections and microchip, which are embedded in the body to compensate for, or repair, neurological deficiencies. Current examples include artificial retinas and cochlear implants. Such devices are growing in sophistication, and require skills from across neurosciences, signal processing, robotics and computer science.
Recent advances permit communication or action through thought – giving a glimmer of the future potential of the field. The new centre will concentrate on retinal and cochlear implants, cortical and spinal implants to improve mobility, non-invasive man machine interfaces, the micro and nano fabrication of the implants and signal processing.
The centre will be part of the School of Engineering and will collaborate with the University of Lausanne, the Cantonal Hospital and the University of Geneva.
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