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Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts
Researchers have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. He was able to grasp, move and drop objects just by imagining himself performing the actions.
The technology behind this is truly remarkable, but I wonder how this kind of brain-computer interface will affect employment opportunities in the future. Will paralyzed individuals have more job prospects or is this another example of the digital divide widening?