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Brain-Machine Interfaces: Converting Thoughts Into Action
Far from science fiction, brain-machine interfaces present a glimpse of the future of technologies powered by thought.
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Computer Device Allows Paralyzed Man to Regain Movement
A computer hooked up to a patient’s brain reads his thoughts and translates those into electrical signals.
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Melding Mind and Machine
Brain-controlled prosthetics are making huge leaps forward thanks to new data.
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People Behind the Science: Eric Leuthardt
Science fiction meets reality in the realm of brain-computer interfaces.
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Mysteries of the Brain: Brain-Computer Interface
Scientists are developing devices that can monitor and extract brain activity to enable a machine or computer to accomplish complicated tasks.
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Closing the Gap Between Cochlear Implants and Natural Hearing
The cochlear implant is a near-miraculous device, widely considered the most effective brain-machine interface technology yet developed. Now, researchers are working to make this very good implant even better.
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Neuroenhancement Building an Improved Body and Mind
Reward can far outweigh risk in the case of people with serious disability.
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Brain-machine Interface: A Multi-disciplinary Approach Shows Progress
Apostolos P. Georgopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the large effort expended in developing and testing BMIs and the ultimate goal of long-term safe and useful application of BMI technology to humans.
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