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Intel wants to use AI to reconnect damaged spinal nerves

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AI's use in medicine could soon extend to one of the medical world's toughest challenges: helping the paralyzed regain movement. Intel and Brown University have started work on a DARPA-backed Intelligent Spine Interface project that would use AI to...

Peking University Implants First 3D Printed Vertebra

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The doctors at at Peking University achieved a huge milestone when they implanted the first 3D vertebrae in a 12 year old boy who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his spinal cord. The...

New Electrical Gadget helps Paralyzed Man move Legs

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LONDON (AP) — Three years ago, doctors reported that zapping a paralyzed man's spinal cord with electricity allowed him to stand and move his legs. Now they've done the same with three other patients...

Mind-operated robot arm helps paralyzed woman have her cup o’ joe (video)

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Researchers at the Braingate2 consortium have made a breakthrough that allows people with spinal cord or stroke injuries to control robotic limbs with their minds. The original project allowed subjects with motor cortex-implanted chips to move cursors on a screen with their minds, but they can now command DEKA and DLR mechanical arms to grasp foam balls and sip coffee. Researchers noted that dropped objects and missed drinks were frequent, but improved brain sensors and more practice by subjects should help. To see the power of the mind move perhaps not mountains, but good ol' java, jump to the video below.

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