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There hsve been many breakthroughs in technology that have occurred in the past 5 years ranging from cool gadgets to prosthetic arms. However, one breakthrough in particular happened early this year. In an article written by, The Guardian, titled "Paralyzed man moves arm using power of thought", Bill Kochevar, 53, was paralyzed from the neck down due to a tragic accident where he crashed his bike into a truck. Fortunately for Kochevar, he became the subject of a neuroscience based experimental technology where he could actually move his arm using electrical implants in the motor cortex of his brain and sensors in his arm.
The technology was pioneered by the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The technology is the first of its kind and is developing at a slow progressive pace. A quote from the article reads:
So far it has helped a man with Tetraplegia to reach and grasp, meaning he could feed himself and drink. With further development, we believe the technology could give more accurate control, allowing a wider range of actions, which could begin to transform the lives of people living with paralysis.
We know this technology is very new, but once it is fully developed, it will provide many more people suffering from this condition with a chance at a better life. If you would like to read the full article please do not hesitate to click on the link above.
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