Mind over matter—such is the path followed by scientists seeking to allow people with missing or paralyzed limbs to enjoy some autonomy of movement. Since it was first demonstrated in 2006, the technology that relies on brain implants keeps being refined. Here is the story of a man who was able to use his robotic arm to drink his first beer with no assistance, as reported in the journal Science.
Quadriplegic man drinks his first beer thanks to mind-controlled technology
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