monkey play video game with their mind

juju · 10-21-2003, 02:38 PM

This is pretty freakin' amazing.

Basically, scientists at Duke University took monkeys and wired their brains up to a computer. They then taught the monkeys how to play a video game using a joystick. Then, they took the joystick away. Now the monkeys can play the game and move a robotic arm <i>using only their mind</i>. Yes, that's right.. they move a robotic arm with their thoughts.

The scientists hope their research will help in the development of neuroprosthetic devices for paralyzed people.

10-21-2003, 02:38 PM	#1
juju no one of consequence Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,839	monkeys play video game with their mind This is pretty freakin' amazing. Basically, scientists at Duke University took monkeys and wired their brains up to a computer. They then taught the monkeys how to play a video game using a joystick. Then, they took the joystick away. Now the monkeys can play the game and move a robotic arm <i>using only their mind</i>. Yes, that's right.. they move a robotic arm with their thoughts. The scientists hope their research will help in the development of neuroprosthetic devices for paralyzed people. Last edited by juju; 10-21-2003 at 03:04 PM.

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