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Moving Paralysed Limbs with One's Mind

Dr. Ali Rezai, Consultant Neurosurgeon

22-Sep-14 16:00

Moving Paralysed Limbs with One's Mind

The power of the mind - it’s not just the arena of life coaches and therapists anymore. Instead, with the help of technology, a man successfully moved his hand using the strength of his mind. Dr. Ali Rezai, consultant neurosurgeon, explains this innovation.


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Tags:  paralysis,  neurology,  prosthetic,  robotics


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