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Robo-Monkeys Use Brain Power to Grab a Bite Thursday, May 29, 2008 - Ehud Rattner Home >> Headlines >> Robots   
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Look Mum, no hands! Two monkeys have managed to use brain power to control a robotic arm to feed themselves. The feat marks the first time a brain-controlled prosthetic limb has been wielded to perform a practical task. Previous demonstrations in monkeys and humans have tapped into the brain to control computer cursors and virtual worlds, and even to clench a robot hand. But complicated physical activities like eating are a completely different ball game. (source: technology.newscientist.com)
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