March 31, 2005

A chip implanted into the brain of a paralyzed man allows him to control, through a computer, devices using only his thoughts. The device, called the BrainGate, contains 100 tiny electrodes that sense signals in his motor cortex. In addition, the man has also been able to use the device to control a robotic hand in order pick up and move small objects.

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The BBC Story Here

The Guardian Story Here