28 May, 2008
I, for one, welcome our cybernetic monkey overlords.
Posted by: Dave In: Science |Technology |Weird
From the nytimes.com:
Two monkeys with tiny sensors in their brains have learned to control a mechanical arm with just their thoughts, using it to reach for and grab food and even to adjust for the size and stickiness of morsels when necessary, scientists reported on Wednesday.
The report, released online by the journal Nature, is the most striking demonstration to date of brain-machine interface technology. Scientists expect that technology will eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries and other paralyzing conditions to gain more control over their lives.
I am always amazed by advances in science that could have unbelievable impact on us as a race. I think this is one of them.
- Dave