Brain Implant Links Mind And Machine

from the one-way-to-get-rid-of-carpal-tunnel dept

Some scientists have implanted a tiny device in the brain of a monkey which apparently lets the monkey control the cursor on a computer screen just by thinking about it. The way they describe the tests this sounds pretty amazing, and I’m not quite sure I believe it really works yet. I would like to see some more work done on it. They say that this could eventually be used to allow people who are paralized or who cannot speak to communicate better. Personally, I’d like to use it to freak out people using computers nearby as I suddenly take mental control over their computer…


Add Your Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Have a Techdirt Account? Sign in now. Want one? Register here

Comment Options:

Make this the or (get credits or sign in to see balance) what's this?

What's this?

Techdirt community members with Techdirt Credits can spotlight a comment as either the "First Word" or "Last Word" on a particular comment thread. Credits can be purchased at the Techdirt Insider Shop »

Follow Techdirt

Techdirt Daily Newsletter

Techdirt Deals
Techdirt Insider Discord
The latest chatter on the Techdirt Insider Discord channel...
Loading...