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Brain Implants Let Monkeys Navigate Virtual Worlds by Thought Alone
Key Takeaways
- Researchers used about 300 implanted electrodes per monkey to decode movement intent.
- The animals navigated virtual objects, avatars, and more complex indoor spaces.
- The approach could inform future BCIs for paralysis and intuitive wheelchair control.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com