Thursday, April 14, 2016

Mind Control Moves On

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36015248 
article 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60fAjaRfwnU
Longer video

How to move a paralysed arm
This is a big step forward for doctors and patients using the mind to control muscles when the nervous system is damaged.


  • What are the inputs to this system?
  • What are the outputs?
  • How does the system recognise what movements are required?
  • Is this the best way forward for patients with such damage? What are the alternatives?
  • What are the present limitations of such an approach?
  • How can present limitations be overcome?



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