A brain stimulator is a device or method that helps to activate and improve the function of the brain. It stimulates the brain to enhance cognitive abilities, focus, memory, or to treat certain brain-related conditions. Full definition
Already, researchers have developed devices such as deep brain stimulators for treating Parkinson's disease, cochlear implants for restoring minimal hearing in profoundly deaf people, and a computer interface called BrainGate that allows fully paralyzed individuals to accomplish simple tasks via a robotic arm. (kavlifoundation.org)
Another clinical trial, which Kaplitt is not involved in, is testing the effect on depression of a deep brain stimulator implanted into the same brain area. (scientificamerican.com)
He had also worked on brain stimulators for alleviating cluster headaches and the movement symptoms that afflict patients with Parkinson's disease. (scientificamerican.com)