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Neuromotor Prosthesis: A Brainwave Sensor for Mind Control
0 Comments Published by Administrator October 29th, 2006 in Assisted LivingDigg This | Email This to a Friend | Comment On This
A science team in Massachusetts has developed a brain sensor called a Neuromotor Prosthesis, which has allowed a paralyzed man to open email, play computer games and manipulate a prosthetic hand, simply by using his mind.
According to the article on BBC Mathew Nagle, the man on whom the device was tested, has been paralyzed from [...]
A Car for the Disabled
0 Comments Published by Administrator July 1st, 2006 in Assisted LivingDigg This | Email This to a Friend | Comment On This
The “Kenguru” is a great little run-a-bout for people who are confined to a wheelchair. This “electric mini-car” is designed in Hungary with wheelchairs in mind, allowing the driver to roll into the car and drive away without even getting up. With no front seat, the driver can simply open the hatch, [...]
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