We investigate the representation of hand movements in the primate brain and the decoding of the represented intentions of movements to control neuroprostheses. To this end, we investigate the representation of hand movements in cortical and subcortical areas and their relationship to sensory systems and decision-making processes. Furthermore, we are developing brain-machine interfaces for hand movements in order to read out movement intentions from the brain and use them to control robots. Such systems could be useful for the development of neuroprostheses to improve the hand functions of paralyzed patients.
Publications
- Agudelo-Toro A, Michaels JA, Sheng W-A, Scherberger H (2024):
Accurate neural control of the hand prosthesis by posture-related activity in the primate grasping circuit.
NEURON 112(5):1-15 - DOI - - Hansjörg Scherberger (2024):
Modeling proprioception with task-driven neural network models.
NEURON 112(9):1384-6 - DOI - - Varley, Thomas; Sporns, Olaf; Scherberger, Hansjörg; Dann, Benjamin (2023):
Information-processing dynamics in neuronal networks of macaque cerebral cortex reflect cognitive state and behavior.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 120(2):e2207677120 - DOI -