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Can vibrotactile stimulation and tDCS help inefficient BCI users?
Brain-computer interface (BCI) has helped people by allowing them to control a computer or machine through brain activity without actual body...
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Reduced Cerebellar Brain Inhibition and Vibrotactile Perception in Response to Mechanical Hand Stimulation at Flutter Frequency
The cerebellum is traditionally considered a movement control structure because of its established afferent and efferent anatomical and functional...
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Tactile spatial discrimination on the torso using vibrotactile and force stimulation
There is a steadily growing number of mobile communication systems that provide spatially encoded tactile information to the humans’ torso. However,...
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Influence of vibrotactile random noise on the smoothness of the grasp movement in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) often suffer from sensorimotor dysfunction of the distal portion of the extremities...
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The (in)effectiveness of anticipatory vibrotactile cues in mitigating motion sickness
The introduction of (fully) automated vehicles has generated a re-interest in motion sickness, given that passengers suffer much more from motion...
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Extended training improves the accuracy and efficiency of goal-directed reaching guided by supplemental kinesthetic vibrotactile feedback
Prior studies have shown that the accuracy and efficiency of reaching can be improved using novel sensory interfaces to apply task-specific...
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Wearable vibrotactile stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: clinical feasibility trial using the VTS Glove
ObjectiveEvaluate the feasibility and potential impacts on hand function using a wearable stimulation device (the VTS Glove) which provides...
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Comparison of the effects of rhythmic vibrotactile stimulations and rhythmic auditory stimulations on Parkinson's disease patients’ gait variability: a pilot study
IntroductionParkinson’s disease patients’ gait is characterized by shorter step length, reduced gait velocity and deterioration of temporal...
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Modulation of somatosensation by transcranial magnetic stimulation over somatosensory cortex: a systematic review
Over the last three decades, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has gained popularity as a tool to modulate human somatosensation. However, the...
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Vibrotactile biofeedback devices in Parkinson’s disease: a narrative review
AbstractParkinson’s disease (PD) is often associated with a vast list of gait-associated disabilities, for which there is still a limited...
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Effects of basal forebrain stimulation on the vibrotactile responses of neurons from the hindpaw representation in the rat SI cortex
Basal forebrain (BF) cholinergic system is important for attention and modulates sensory processing. We focused on the hindpaw representation in rat...
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Encoding contact size using static and dynamic electrotactile finger stimulation: natural decoding vs. trained cues
Electrotactile stimulation through matrix electrodes is a promising technology to restore high-resolution tactile feedback in extended reality...
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Eliciting tactile sensations in the hand through non-invasive proximal nerve stimulation: a feasibility study
AbstractRecently, non-invasive proximal nerve stimulation has been widely investigated to restore tactile sensations. It has been demonstrated that...
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Enhancing touch sensibility with sensory electrical stimulation and sensory retraining
A large proportion of stroke survivors suffer from sensory loss, negatively impacting their independence, quality of life, and neurorehabilitation...
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Comparison Between Effects of Galvanic and Vibration-Based Vestibular Stimulation on Postural Control and Gait Performance in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies
Electricity and vibration were two commonly used physical agents to provide vestibular stimulation in previous studies. This study aimed to...
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The impact of walking on the perception of multichannel electrotactile stimulation in individuals with lower-limb amputation and able-bodied participants
BackgroundOne of the drawbacks of lower-limb prostheses is that they do not provide explicit somatosensory feedback to their users. Electrotactile...
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Integration of proprioception in upper limb prostheses through non-invasive strategies: a review
Proprioception plays a key role in moving our body dexterously and effortlessly. Nevertheless, the majority of investigations evaluating the benefits...
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Sinusoidal vibrotactile stimulation differentially improves force steadiness depending on contraction intensity
Studies have reported the benefits of sensory noise in motor performance, but it is not clear if this phenomenon is influenced by muscle contraction...
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Boosting brain–computer interfaces with functional electrical stimulation: potential applications in people with locked-in syndrome
Individuals with a locked-in state live with severe whole-body paralysis that limits their ability to communicate with family and loved ones. Recent...
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A P300 Brain-Computer Interface for Lower Limb Robot Control Based on Tactile Stimulation
PurposeTactile brain-computer interfaces can be used to express control intentions, avoiding motor imagery difficulties and visual fatigue. Tactile...
