Brain-limb connection

By- Shivang Tripathi

              Currently, researchers are working on linking the brain of an amputee to a robotic limb. Prior to this research, brain implants were used to help move these artificial limbs but this had limited success because the person had to think about each limited action. But now researchers are putting the implants in the brain areas that control the intention to move, and not just the physical movements themselves. This information is important to us because it allows to understand that amputee patients will soon enough be able to fluidly guide a robotic limb.


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http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2015/top-medical-breakthroughs.html