Tsa Marines...obsolete?
Smoke_Nova
Join Date: 2002-11-15 Member: 8697Members
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<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Monkeys with brain implants were trained to move a robot arm with their thoughts, a key advance by researchers who hope one day to allow paralyzed people to perform similar tasks.
A series of electrodes containing tiny wires were implanted about a millimeter deep into the brains of two monkeys. A computer then recorded signals produced by the monkeys' brains as they manipulated a joystick controlling the robotic arm in exchange for a reward — sips of juice.
The joystick was later unplugged and the arm, which was in a separate room, was controlled directly by the brain signals coming from the implants. The monkeys eventually stopped using the joystick, as if they knew their brains were controlling the robot arm, Duke University researcher Miguel Nicolelis said.
"Three of us were in the room watching the monkey late at night, and all of sudden the monkey just dropped the joystick and started playing the game ... the monkey just got it that she didn't need to move the joystick," Nicolelis said.
"We couldn't believe it, it was almost like the monkey was telling us, `Believe me, I can do it.' ... She was very happy; she was very enthused about the fact she could do it." The second monkey also stopped using the joystick.
The work was reported Monday in the first edition of the journal PLoS Biology, a free, peer-reviewed scientific journal published online by the Public Library of Science.
The Duke researchers had previously wired the brains of monkeys to allow a robotic arm to mimic motions made by the monkeys when using a joystick or reaching for food.
Humans have already been implanted with a similar device that allows them to control the movement of a cursor on a computer screen through their thoughts. The implant used in the monkey work, however, is smaller and the task accomplished was more complex.
The Duke researchers have now moved onto researching similar implants in humans, and Nicolelis said he is more optimistic about the prospects for use in humans.
"It could do a lot of things, wheelchairs, computers, prosthetic arms, perhaps their own arms," Nicolelis said.
Appliances, remote objects in other locations in the house and robots all could be controlled, he said.
"It really opens the possibilities, and it reduces the amount of time. Previously, I had thought it might be five to 10 years before we could apply this to humans. I'm getting more optimistic now, I think in a couple of years we may be doing the real clinical trials."
The implants remained in the Duke monkeys for 2 1/2 years showing they can be used for extended period. Over time, the monkeys' brains adapted to treat the robotic arm as if it was their own limb, Nicolelis said.
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Looks like the Marines are about to become outdated by feces hurling monkeys...with robotic strength for hurling feces.
<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Monkeys with brain implants were trained to move a robot arm with their thoughts, a key advance by researchers who hope one day to allow paralyzed people to perform similar tasks.
A series of electrodes containing tiny wires were implanted about a millimeter deep into the brains of two monkeys. A computer then recorded signals produced by the monkeys' brains as they manipulated a joystick controlling the robotic arm in exchange for a reward — sips of juice.
The joystick was later unplugged and the arm, which was in a separate room, was controlled directly by the brain signals coming from the implants. The monkeys eventually stopped using the joystick, as if they knew their brains were controlling the robot arm, Duke University researcher Miguel Nicolelis said.
"Three of us were in the room watching the monkey late at night, and all of sudden the monkey just dropped the joystick and started playing the game ... the monkey just got it that she didn't need to move the joystick," Nicolelis said.
"We couldn't believe it, it was almost like the monkey was telling us, `Believe me, I can do it.' ... She was very happy; she was very enthused about the fact she could do it." The second monkey also stopped using the joystick.
The work was reported Monday in the first edition of the journal PLoS Biology, a free, peer-reviewed scientific journal published online by the Public Library of Science.
The Duke researchers had previously wired the brains of monkeys to allow a robotic arm to mimic motions made by the monkeys when using a joystick or reaching for food.
Humans have already been implanted with a similar device that allows them to control the movement of a cursor on a computer screen through their thoughts. The implant used in the monkey work, however, is smaller and the task accomplished was more complex.
The Duke researchers have now moved onto researching similar implants in humans, and Nicolelis said he is more optimistic about the prospects for use in humans.
"It could do a lot of things, wheelchairs, computers, prosthetic arms, perhaps their own arms," Nicolelis said.
Appliances, remote objects in other locations in the house and robots all could be controlled, he said.
"It really opens the possibilities, and it reduces the amount of time. Previously, I had thought it might be five to 10 years before we could apply this to humans. I'm getting more optimistic now, I think in a couple of years we may be doing the real clinical trials."
The implants remained in the Duke monkeys for 2 1/2 years showing they can be used for extended period. Over time, the monkeys' brains adapted to treat the robotic arm as if it was their own limb, Nicolelis said.
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Looks like the Marines are about to become outdated by feces hurling monkeys...with robotic strength for hurling feces.
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robotic strength for hurling feces XD
i think i'll put you in the book ^_^
looks interesting
Yeah...where's Monsieur Evil when we need his sharp-wits for this?
they already knew you can control things by reading brain waves!
ive even seen footage of a guy sitting in a small car with a laptop and headgear criving it around with his mind.
why the hell did they link up monkeys to it?!
cept, you know, for like... fun...?
*breaks down and sobs*
ok i cannot lie its all true! TRUE I SAY
please dont take our jobs away and give them to monkeys!!!
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Gold Forum quote book? Whassat then?
Anyway, I want a mind-controlled arm to do my bidding, that would be cool <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
*edit* Uh, well technically I guess I already have two of them, but a third would still be nice <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> *edit*
the power and precision of human technology combined with the primal instincts of monkeys!
well, maybe....
but then again, what the hell other practical application does this have?!?!
don't forget pinpoint accuracy.
We'll finally win the war agenst the kharaa!
Ohnoes! the monkeys are invading!
the power and precision of human technology combined with the primal instincts of monkeys!
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I was going to say exactly that. Except with giant robots
*cough*Evangelionexxceptnotwithgiganticorganicbeings,insteadgiganticrobotsyoucontrolwithyourmindandyoudontneedthatfunkyliquidstuff*cough*
Sorry, must be the pnemonia kicking in.
it would be weird to have a robot arm...
i think too much anyway...
what if not thinking about moving it was enough to move it?!
what if thinking about thinking about moving it was enough?!?!
*god, my arms acting up again, hope i dont poke my eyes out... whoops*
Now its only time until we can control giant robots!!
Everyone run for your lives!!
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Yea, if someone had it so he could control the cursor, he would probably be the best fps gamer.
Sorry, late night, posts make no sense.