19 May 2012

Thought-controlled Robotic Arm

This is for the paralyzed, handicapped, or simply lazy people (like me) -- a device that will allow us to control a robotic arm using our thoughts. The device, called BrainGate neural interface system, has successfully undergone clinical trials. One of the test subjects is a 58-year-old woman (shown in the picture), who became paralyzed 15 years ago. She was able to control the robotic arm and get herself a drink. How amazing is that?


Read more about this device here (Paralyzed woman uses thought-controlled robotic arm to drink coffee)

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