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Another interesting research paper, this time on sensory feedback for prosthesis

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June 2018
edited June 2018
in Prosthetics, wearables, and haptics

To summarize from their abstract:

We invented a multilayered electronic dermis (e-dermis) with properties based on the behavior of mechanoreceptors and nociceptors to provide neuromorphic tactile information to an amputee. Our biologically inspired e-dermis enables a prosthesis and its user to perceive a continuous spectrum from innocuous to noxious touch through a neuromorphic interface that produces receptor-like spiking neural activity.

The article's in a free journal.
http://robotics.sciencemag.org/content/3/19/eaat3818