Miguel Nicolelis

Thursday 10/16/2003

Duke University neurobiologist Miguel Nicolelis explains his breakthrough brain implant, which allows a monkey to control a robotic arm with only its thoughts, and the impact it could have on people with spinal injuries.

People in this video: Miguel Nicolelis

Category: Science Tech
Other appearances: October 2003

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