Neurobionics: a novel faculty between ethics, neurobiology, computational technologies, and clinical neurosciences / H.-W. Bothe, M. Samii -- Concerning the challenge of neurotechnology / R. Eckmiller -- Philosophical and mathematical prerequisites -- Philosophical foundations of neurobionics / K. Mainzer -- Cellular automata, a simple approach to complexity / A.W.M. Dress -- Hamiltonian dynamics of neural networks / U. Ramacher -- Evaluation of biological neural networks -- Dynamics of burst patterns generated by monolayer networks in culture / G.W. Gross, B.K. Rhoades, J.K. Kowalski -- Designed neuron-network on the solid matrix / M. Aizawa -- Neurochemical and metabolic dysfunction following conclussive brain injury / D.A. Hovda -- Theory of artificial neural networks -- Artificial neural networks of the perceptron, Madaline, and backpropagation family / B. Widrow, M.A. Lehr -- Concepts and methods in neural control / S. Miesbach, B. Schurmann -- Microelectronics for artificial neural networks -- Emulation of biology-oriented neural networks on specific hardware / S. Prange, H. Klar.

(cont) Simulation and implementation challenges for neural implants / U. Ramacher -- Biotechnical interfaces -- Neural prosthetic interfaces between neural and electronic computing / G. Loeb -- Neural cuff electrode recordings as a replacement of lost sensory feed-back in paraplegic patients / T. Sinkjaer, M. Haugland, J. Haase -- Ultramicro-biosensors for monitoring of neurotransmitters / E. Tamiya, I. Karube -- Cortical control of robotic devices and neuromuscular stimulators / E.M. Schmidt -- Clinical approaches for substitution of neurological deficits -- Functional electrical stimulation (FES) in the rehabilitation of paraplegic patients / K.-H. Mauritz -- Electrical neurostimulation and neuromodulation of voiding dysfunctions and pelvic pain / W. Thon, U. Jonas -- Therapeutic aspects for functional recovery from paraplegia in spina bifida -- bridging the central -- peripheral gap / S. Oi [and others] -- Computer-assisted technologies for neurosurgical procedures / E.R. Cosman.