Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Neuroprosthetic System




From this month's Technology Review: The Power of Thought
Miguel Nicolelis continues to lead the way in neural-implant technology.

"In January a rhesus monkey named Idoya did what no other creature has done before: she made a robot walk just by thinking about it. All Idoya had to do was imagine taking a step, and the robot would actually take it."

What are the implications of neuroprosthetic systems… beyond the miracle of a paralyzed person being able to control a robot to act on his thoughts?

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