Paralyzed man moves computer cursor through thought

July 16, 2006 at 12:30 (Sensor Networks, Wireless Systems)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060712/hl_nm/science_brain_dc

The scientists implanted a tiny silicon chip with 100 electrodes into an area of the brain responsible for movement. The activity of the cells was recorded and sent to a computer which translated the commands and enabled the patient to move and control the external device.

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