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Brain implant gives robotic arm a sense of touch – Ars Technica

Being able to tell what you’re grasping gives a big boost to performance.

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One of the most stunning examples of the promise of brain implants is shown in a video in which a paralyzed person controls a robotic arm with nothing but her thoughts. The technology alone is impressive, but the joy on the participant’s face as she grabs herself a drink for the first time in over a decade really drives home just how important this technology can be.
While we’re still decades away from widespread implant use, there are…

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