European scientists are studying a new generation of neuro-prostheses. The target patients are people with motor disabilities due to brain injuries, such as stroke
Neurological disorders and traumas disrupt the connections between brain and body, causing paralysis for millions of people worldwide. The number of sufferers is likely to increase in the coming years due the ageing population, while current assistive technology is still limited. These problems will be brought to public attention during the International day of people with disability on 3 December.