Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have made a breakthrough in thought-controlled robotic technology by improving their mind-controlled robotic arm with new and precise finger movements, making it the most sophisticated robotic arm ever made.
52-year-old Jan Scheuermann, who suffers from a neurodegenerative condition that paralyzed her from the neck down, has volunteered to demonstrate the possibilities of the new improved robotic arm. According to Popular Science, she was able to move around blocks, dowels, a ball, and even a bar of chocolate with the robot arm using nothing but her thoughts. All made possibly by an implant in her brain.
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The improved robotic arm now supports 10 directional movements and allowing the user to perform more mind-controlled functions. The researchers believe that the advancements in this technology could someday allow us to control and give commands to robots with mere thoughts of our mind.
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[Via: Popular Science / IOP Science]
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