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This story is from the category The Brain
Date posted: 07/12/2004 A new brain-computer interface (BCI) has enabled paralyzed people to move a cursor across a computer screen, not only by merely thinking about it, but also, with no invasive surgery. This can be considered a step towards developing noninvasive mentally-wired artificial limbs. Scientists have always believed only invasive brain-computer interfaces involving direct brain implantation of electrodes could be sensitive enough to allow the full range of movements and attitudes needed to operate a robotic arm or limb. Jonathan Wolpaw and Dennis McFarland at the Wadsworth Center in Albany, New York have now demonstrated a method of attaching electrodes to the scalp which is at least as effective as some internally implanted electrodes. See the full Story via external site: www.betterhumans.com Most recent stories in this category (The Brain): 04/02/2017: HKU scientists utilise innovative neuroimaging approach to unravel complex brain networks |
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