What monkey thinks, robot arm does.

• Position: Science - Brief Article

Scientists at Duke University reported recently that a macaque monkey with electrodes implanted in its brain could move a robot's arm, much as if it were moving its own arm. Researchers hope to adapt the technology for paralyzed humans. And experts working on the brain-machine interface say that experimental efforts for human use may begin within a few years. The long-term implantation of electrodes...