Special September: How Machines Assist

 
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A chip in the head against Parkinson’s disease; a magnet on the tongue to steer the wheelchair. The way these amazing devices work and people’s reaction to them is shown in REHACARE.de’s Special: How Machines Assist.

Juice in the head: Neuroprosthetics which are connected to nerve endings in the brain electrically stimulate certain brain regions. Thus, the implants are supposed to reduce the effects of Parkinson’s or to help with depressions or the Tourette syndrome. Nevertheless, many people feel uneasy about the idea that a machine perches in their head possibly influencing their behaviour. Jens Clausen is lecturer and researcher at the institute of ethics and history of medicine at the University of Tubingen, Germany. REHACARE.de talked with him about remote-controlled bulls, ethical doubts and the use of neuroprosthetics.
- „One Should not Outline any Horror Scenarios“ - Jens Clausen about Neuroprosthetics and Ethics

The tongue is a versatile organ: It can taste, it is important when speaking and is of good service when kissing. And when it comes down to US-researchers it can do even more. For example, navigate a wheelchair and other electronic equipment.
- “Tongue Drive System”: Wheelchairing with the Tongue

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