a Group of doctors from the University in Ohio reported that they were able to teach paralyzed man get back to running hand. To do this they need to consider it brain waves and convert them into electrical signals.

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a Group of doctors from the University in Ohio reported that they were able to teach paralyzed man get back to running hand. To do this they need to consider it brain waves and convert them into electrical signals.

the Principle of operation of "wireless spinal cord" is quite simple. Special neurocomputer interface keeps track of the wave activity in the motor cortex, converts it into electrical signals and wirelessly transmits them to the actuator "sewn" into the patient's arm. It is a 16 filiform formations that generate electrical impulses that compel to contract certain muscle groups.

Network of nanoelectrodes, which is used to pick up signals from motor cortex

the Patient should think about the movement of the hand — and he does it. Almost. The fact that the hand of the participant of experiment for a very long time was paralyzed, but because the muscles are atrophied and show poor efficiency. However, when they get stronger again, doctors expect the control arm of the patient will improve significantly.