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24601 · 28th May 2008, 06:11 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/29/sc...9brain.html?hp

Monkeys Control a Mechanical Arm With Their Thoughts

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Originally Posted by NYTimes

Two monkeys with tiny sensors in their brains have learned to control a mechanical arm with just their thoughts, using it to reach for and grab food and even to adjust for the size and stickiness of morsels when necessary, scientists reported on Wednesday...

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I find this absolutely fascinating. What could this mean for the future of humanity, and what new debates will it bring?

Blitzkrieg · 28th May 2008, 07:00 PM

This is awesome! I wonder if they would ever attempt to teach them to do jobs, I mean if hey can control a mechanical arm then who knows what else they could be taught to do...

Aaron skidoo · 28th May 2008, 09:22 PM

Just think, when they prefect this technology amputees will be able to live a much easer life.

28th May 2008, 07:00 PM	#2
Blitzkrieg I'm gone from here for now. Full Member Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 559 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Cyborgs on the Horizon This is awesome! I wonder if they would ever attempt to teach them to do jobs, I mean if hey can control a mechanical arm then who knows what else they could be taught to do...

28th May 2008, 09:22 PM	#3
Aaron skidoo Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: bi... i think Out Status: my mom Location: Washington DC Area VA Age: 17 Posts: 18 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Cyborgs on the Horizon Just think, when they prefect this technology amputees will be able to live a much easer life.