"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
22 Jun 2023
A paralyzed man has been able to walk again after being fitted with a groundbreaking device that connects his thoughts to his spinal cord. The device, called a "neuroprosthetic," was developed by a team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Louisville, Kentucky.
The device works by detecting signals from the man's brain and transmitting them to a computer, which then sends the signals back to the man's legs via electrodes attached to his skin. The technology effectively bypasses the damaged spinal cord, allowing the man to control his leg movements using his own thoughts.
The man, who has been paralyzed for the past five years, was able to walk a distance of six meters with the help of the neuroprosthetic. This breakthrough technology has the potential to transform the lives of millions of people around the world who are living with paralysis.
The research team behind the device hopes that it will pave the way for further advances in neuroprosthetic technology, which could one day allow paralyzed individuals to regain full mobility and independence.
This groundbreaking technology is a testament to the power of innovation and the potential for science to improve the lives of those in need. The researchers behind this project are continuing to work towards improving the device and making it more widely available to those who need it.
