Here's the link to the youtube video:
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Mind control
In my kinesiology class, we watched a really cool video about scientists who are developing robotic hands for patients with amputated arms. They basically attach electrodes to the patient's nerves, thereby allowing the patient to control the robotic hand with his mind. The patient has to figure out how to activate those nerves in order to move the hand, which is a lot harder than it sounds! This is really fascinating stuff.
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In my neuroscience class we're learning about how people can control their pain and make it go away. Equally as cool!
ReplyDeleteYou know this means we're nerds now right?? :)
Haha, I've always sort of been a nerd. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool!!, in my OT class we had to watch this video about bionic legs and arms and how to help patients with this disability learn fine motor skills with the new body part.
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