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Neuroprosthetics
Also known as: Neuroprosthesis, Neural prosthesis
Devices that replace or restore a lost nervous-system function, such as hearing, sight, movement or speech.
The most successful neuroprosthesis so far is the cochlear implant, used by more than a million people. Others include visual prostheses, brain-controlled robotic limbs and speech neuroprostheses.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Educational content, not medical advice.