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Partial and temporary, but a victory
The first case in the history of medicine: a brain implant allowed a completely paralyzed person to control his hand. Unfortunately, the funding of the scientific project is coming to an end…
14 April 2016 -
Paralyzed patient learned to walk without an exoskeleton
The man, whose both legs were completely paralyzed, learned to walk on his own again. According to the authors of the study, this is the first time in history when a patient regained the ability to move without using robotic exoskeletons.
25 September 2015 -
"Robot avatar" for paraplegics
Scientists from the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne presented the result of their long-term project to create a remotely controlled mobile robot, which can be commanded using the "power of thought".
26 June 2015 -
Virtual Spinal Cord
Neurobridge provides a connection between the brain and muscles bypassing the damaged area of the spinal cord, allowing you to move the fingers of a paralyzed hand. Until now, such an effect has been achieved only with the control of bionic limbs.
25 June 2014 -
Brain – computer – spinal cord interface
With the help of implants inserted into the brain and spinal cord of different monkeys, it was possible to achieve the transmission of motor nerve impulses from one individual to another. In the future, this technology should restore mobility to paralyzed people.
20 February 2014