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Bilateral implant and brain interface technology allowed a patient to control prosthetic arms with thought.
Technology restores the capabilities of patients with high spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular diseases.
Researchers explored the use of neural signals to enable control of prosthetic, intelligent systems.
Three participants were able to control a single limb after months of training.
Surgeons implanted intracortical microelectrode array sensors on both sides of a patient’s brain.
To identify the best locations for the electrodes surgeons used mapping of brain activity during the surgery.
Team has already tallied several “firsts” in the field of brain-machine interfaces.
Team will continue training with the participant to develop motor and sensory capabilities.
