Auditory Cues Modulate the Short Timescale Dynamics of STN Activity During Stepping in Parkinson’s Disease

Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) often experience gait impairments, which severely affect their quality of life. Previous studies have suggested that β-frequency (15-30 Hz) oscillatory activity in the basal ganglia may be associated with gait impairments, but the exact dynamics of these oscillations during the gait process remain unclear. Add...

Intensity-Dependent Effects of TDCS on Motor Learning Are Related to Dopamine

The Intensity-Dependent Effects of Cortical Electrical Stimulation on Motor Learning and the Role of Dopamine Background Introduction Nowadays, non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are widely used in neuroplasticity research to modulate cognition and behavior. However, optimizing stimulati...

Safety and Feasibility Study of Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Application of Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Randomized Safety and Feasibility Study Report Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is often accompanied by severe thunderclap headaches, which patients typically describe as the “worst headache of their lives.” The vast majority of patients (90%) con...

Learning Inverse Kinematics Using Neural Computational Primitives on Neuromorphic Hardware

Learning Inverse Dynamics Using Brain-Inspired Computational Principles on Neuromorphic Hardware Background and Research Motivation In the modern field of robotics, there is great potential for low-latency neuromorphic processing systems enabling autonomous artificial agents. However, the variability and low precision of current hardware foundation...

Mobile Iodides Capture for Highly Photolysis- and Reverse-Bias-Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Mobile Iodine Capture Technology Enhances the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells Background Introduction Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) are considered promising candidates for future photovoltaic power generation due to their high efficiency and low cost. However, the stability issues of perovskite materials themselves, particularly photolysis and ...

Magneto-Oscillatory Localization for Small-Scale Robots

Detailed Explanation of a New Small-scale Magneto-oscillatory Localization Method and Its Application in Robotics Research Background and Motivation Micro-robots have demonstrated immense potential in the medical field, especially in minimally invasive surgeries, targeted drug delivery, and in vivo sensing. Recently, significant progress has been m...

Tactile Perception: A Biomimetic Whisker-Based Method for Clinical Gastrointestinal Diseases Screening

Clinical Gastrointestinal Disease Screening Based on the Bionic Artificial Tentacle Method Background Gastrointestinal diseases display a wide range of complex symptoms globally, such as diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, malabsorption, malnutrition, and even neurological dysfunction. These diseases pose significant health challenges and socioeco...

Exploration-based Model Learning with Self-Attention for Risk-Sensitive Robot Control

Discussion on Risk-Sensitive Robot Control Based on Self-Attention Mechanism Research Background The kinematics and dynamics in robot control are key factors to ensure the precise completion of tasks. Most robot control schemes rely on various models to achieve task optimization, scheduling, and priority control. However, the dynamic characteristic...

Non-thermal Phonon Dynamics and a Quenched Exciton Condensate Probed by Surface-Sensitive Electron Diffraction

Non-Thermal Phonon Dynamics and Excitonic Condensed States Probed by Surface-Sensitive Electron Diffraction Background Introduction The interaction between excitons and phonons determines the energy flow in photo-excited materials and controls the emergence of related phases. With the advancement of materials science, electron or X-ray pulse techni...

Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Artificial Limb Assisting Cyborg Insects in Self-Righting Locomotion

Bio-Inspired 3D-Printed Artificial Limb Assisting Cyborg Insects in Self-Righting Locomotion

Research Background In rescue missions, to improve search and rescue efficiency, an emerging solution is the use of a combination of electronic backpacks and insects, known as cyborg insects. These insects combine the advantages of biological and electronic technologies, with additional electronic backpacks used for communication, sensing, and cont...