Quadriplegic Man Moves Hand Using a chip in his Brain

25 Jun 2014

Amazing advances in technology allow this quadriplegic man to move his hand and fingers using a chip in his brain which sends messages bypassing the spine. This sort of technology could help people overcome spinal injuries in ways that previously haven’t been possible.

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A chip smaller than a pea has been inserted into the area of the brain responsible for arm movements. The chip then send signals to an electrode stimulation sleeve on the mans arm.

For the full story visit The Independent 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/a-medical-first-quadriplegic-man-controls-arm-using-a-chip-implanted-in-his-brain-9561255.html

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