neuroprosthesis

Neuroprosthetics, a field within neural engineering, combines engineering and neuroscience to understand and improve the nervous system, especially after injury or disease. These technologies aim to reroute neural signals around damaged areas or substitute lost functions.1

Examples include:
* Brain-computer interfaces: These allow direct communication between the brain and external devices, potentially restoring motor control for individuals with paralysis.12
* Retinal implants: Designed to help the visually impaired by transmitting signals from photodetector arrays to the brain via the optic nerve.2
* Neural probes: Nanoscale probes can be implanted to activate and control motor functions, offering hope for recovery in motor-impaired individuals.2

These advancements leverage neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize itself, to help restore lost capabilities.3