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Oct. 07, 2011
A Virtual Arm That Talks With The Brain
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| Scientists have created a virtual arm that monkeys can move with their thoughts--and the arm can send information back to the brain about the textures of what it touches. Neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis talks about how this may lead to a full-body suit that helps paralyzed people move and walk again. |
Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer
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Miguel Nicolelis
Director, Duke Center for Neuroengineering
Professor, Neurobiology
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
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