LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | " (CNN) -- Scientists have trained a group of monkeys to feed themselves marshmallows using a robot arm controlled by sensors implanted in their brains, a feat that could one day help paralyzed people operate prosthetic limbs on their own, according to a study out Thursday.
Lead researcher Andrew Schwartz of the University of Pittsburgh said he believes it won't be long before the technology is tested in humans, although he predicts it will be longer before the devices are used in actual patients with disabilities.
"I think we'll be doing this on an experimental basis in two years," said Schwartz, professor of neurobiology at the university's School of Medicine." |
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/05/29/monkey.robots/index.html
I just really liked the title of the article 5/29/2008 12:10:28 PM |
DivaBaby19 Davidbaby19 45208 Posts user info edit post |
I saw that on Good Morning America this morning!
Crazy! 5/29/2008 12:14:28 PM |
lmnop All American 4809 Posts user info edit post |
I love marshmallows! Sign me up! 5/29/2008 12:46:02 PM |
TheBullDoza All American 7117 Posts user info edit post |
LOL...i read this in the new and observer today...that is quite a cranium unit
5/29/2008 12:56:30 PM |
Mr. Joshua Swimfanfan 43948 Posts user info edit post |
Basement Jaxx made a video about it years ago. 5/29/2008 12:59:04 PM |
TroopofEchos All American 12212 Posts user info edit post |
I love marshmallows! Sign me up! 5/29/2008 12:59:25 PM |
sumfoo1 soup du hier 41043 Posts user info edit post |
and if monkeys can do it then Drunknloaded might have a shot 5/29/2008 1:00:09 PM |
lmnop All American 4809 Posts user info edit post |
5/29/2008 1:03:02 PM |
TheBullDoza All American 7117 Posts user info edit post |
ROBOT, crush these humans 5/29/2008 1:04:38 PM |
LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
yea, we might all be doomed 5/29/2008 1:05:36 PM |
Skwinkle burritotomyface 19447 Posts user info edit post |
Is this really new? Because I'm pretty sure I read the same thing 4 or 5 years ago. 5/29/2008 1:11:51 PM |
ThePeter TWW CHAMPION 37709 Posts user info edit post |
That is pretty much the greatest news article title ever 5/29/2008 1:16:18 PM |
Skwinkle burritotomyface 19447 Posts user info edit post |
I was right. 2004: http://www.gizmag.com/go/3423/ 5/29/2008 1:20:29 PM |
LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
hmmm looks like cnn is a little [old] 5/29/2008 2:09:15 PM |