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Post by theshee on Jun 4, 2010 18:45:33 GMT 10
In a remarkable demonstration of brain-machine interface technology, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have taught a monkey to use just its thoughts to control an advanced robotic arm and perform elaborate maneuvers with it.
It's not the first time a monkey with sensors implanted in its brains has controlled machines with its mind. But this seven-degrees-of-freedom robot arm is probably the most complex system a monkey has ever mastered with its thoughts alone.
Researchers have long been working to put the brain in direct communication with machines. The hope is one day brain-machine interfaces will allow paralyzed people to operate advanced prosthetics in a natural way. Recent demonstrations have seen animals and humans controlling ever more complex devices.
But the experiments at the University of Pittsburgh, led by Dr. Andrew Schwartz, a professor of neurobiology, appear to involve an unprecedented degree of complexity in terms of the robotic arm, the level of control, and the difficulty of the manipulations demonstrated.
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Post by shatnerswig on Jun 5, 2010 9:20:53 GMT 10
that is creepy but cool .
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Post by Wes on Jun 5, 2010 10:42:38 GMT 10
Our turn next.
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Post by brillbilly on Jun 24, 2010 12:36:09 GMT 10
more input johnny5
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