New Tasks Become as Simple as Waving a Hand with Brain-Computer Interfaces
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:10
in Physics & Chemistry
University of Washington researchers have demonstrated that when humans use brain-computer interfaces, the brain behaves much like it does when completing simple motor skills such as kicking a ball, typing or waving a hand. Learning to control a robotic arm or a prosthetic limb could become second nature for people who are paralyzed.