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MICHIGAN (Web Desk) Researchers at the University of Michigan developed a groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) that enabled a 69-year-old man with paralysis to pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course using only his mind.
Published in Nature Medicine on January 20, the study highlights the potential of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to restore complex motor functions in people with paralysis.
The implant, which decodes brain signals related to finger movements, allows the user to manipulate three distinct finger groups, including the thumb.
The participant, who suffers from tetraplegia, was able to control the drone by imagining movements of his fingers, with electrodes in the motor cortex decoding his brain activity.
Study co-author Matthew Willsey emphasized the importance of enabling multi-finger control, a feature essential for tasks like typing or playing musical instruments.
This technology represents a promising step toward restoring recreational and social activities for individuals with motor impairments.