There is a device that translates a paralyzed patient's thoughts into computer commands. But why isn't it used on a wide scale?

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The connected brain

  • 25 september 2017
  • Leestijd 1 min

Neuroscientist Prof Nick Ramsey (UMC Utrecht) developed a device that translates a paralyzed patient's thoughts into computer commands. What is the full potential of such an interface? Should we be worried about creating a direct window to our thoughts?

He will discuss this on September 28th at 5.30pm at the Green Office. More info about this lecture.

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