Implanted Microchip Allows Paralyzed Man To Move And Control His Hand
- 8 years ago
Thanks to a microchip implanted in his brain, a paralyzed man is now able to perform a multitude of tasks, including pouring water and playing Guitar Hero.
About 5 years ago, Ian Burkhart was involved in a swimming accident that left him paralyzed and unable to use his hands.
Not long ago, he regained movement and control of one of them.
Thanks to a microchip implanted in his brain he is now able to perform a multitude of tasks, including pouring water and playing Guitar Hero.
The technology was developed by researchers from both Ohio State University and Batelle Research.
It operates by allowing brain signals to bypass Burkhart’s damaged spinal cord and be delivered directly to the appropriate muscles.
The microchip that picks up the pulses is implanted in the man’s brain, and the commands are decoded and forwarded to a
About 5 years ago, Ian Burkhart was involved in a swimming accident that left him paralyzed and unable to use his hands.
Not long ago, he regained movement and control of one of them.
Thanks to a microchip implanted in his brain he is now able to perform a multitude of tasks, including pouring water and playing Guitar Hero.
The technology was developed by researchers from both Ohio State University and Batelle Research.
It operates by allowing brain signals to bypass Burkhart’s damaged spinal cord and be delivered directly to the appropriate muscles.
The microchip that picks up the pulses is implanted in the man’s brain, and the commands are decoded and forwarded to a