Robotic Arm Controlled By Monkey Thoughts

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Briarius

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Fri Feb-18-05 08:47 PM
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Robotic Arm Controlled By Monkey Thoughts

Scientists in the US have created a robotic arm that can be controlled by thought alone.

Developed at Pittsburgh University, it has a fully mobile shoulder and elbow and a gripper that works like a hand.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4275245.stm

Best slashdot article title in a while :D

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