The Tactile Array Stimulator
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چکیده
A I3-element tactile array stimulator has been developed for research into the spatial-response properties of cortical neurons in the finger areas of the somatosensory cortex, the region of the cerebrum that receives and processes the somatic senses (touch, temperature, and pain). The tactile array consists of precision limited-motion, linear-displacement motors that are individually controlled by a microprocessorbased controller.
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