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Monkey controls robot arm to feed itself with the power of thought!
QUOTE (BBC)
Monkeys have been able to control robotic limbs using only their thoughts, scientists report.
The animals were able to feed themselves using prosthetic arms, which were controlled by brain activity.
Small probes, the width of a human hair, were inserted into the monkeys' primary motor cortex - the region of the brain that controls movement.
The animals were able to feed themselves using prosthetic arms, which were controlled by brain activity.
Small probes, the width of a human hair, were inserted into the monkeys' primary motor cortex - the region of the brain that controls movement.
This has kept me amused for a good 10 minutes or so, mainly just watching the video of the monkey over and over. Simple things, simple minds.
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