Anomalocaris Posted September 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2015 'Modern miracle' sees brain waves harnessed to allow motorbike crash victim to move his legs A paralysed man has walked again using the power of thought. In a world first, the 26-year-old’s brain waves were harnessed to allow him to move his own legs. His steps were faltering and he needed support, but, remarkably, he managed to walk 12 feet. The ‘modern miracle’ offers hope to thousands who rely on wheelchairs. Read more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted September 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sweet. If they refine this, I wonder how long before prosthetic become fully cybernetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikko-kun Posted September 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Guess I might not have to live in wheelchair when I get old. Dont know if I want one of those robot legs tho, or if can afford one. Cool for those who need them still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKoene Posted September 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Vertically filmed, grr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Winds Posted September 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2015 It is baby steps for now, I hope they can refine it, I think they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted September 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 24, 2015 The beginning of "The Six Million Dollar Man". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieRunner Posted September 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Our brain is an amazing thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNYC Posted September 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 24, 2015 That's what I call a step for mankind. Little baby Jesus had no hand in this one. Mom always taught me that when i had something unkind to say to just not say it. Just passing on some wisdom, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdesert50 Posted September 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2015 This research with concurrent research in neurotrophic factors that allow nerve cells to regenerate certainly offers an optimistic future for those in need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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