'60 Minutes' examines brain-computer interface | Emerging Technology News - CNET News

"One of people researchers are hoping to help is Cathy Hutchinson. Hutchinson, who suffered a stroke that left her mentally sharp but paralyzed and unable to speak, is among the first humans to have her brain directly wired to a computer. Three years ago, Hutchinson volunteered to have the same kind of sensors used on the monkeys, implanted into her motor cortex. By using only her mind, Cathy was able to control the movement of a cursor on the computer screen."

They Have finally done it... creepy, isn't it? Supposedly this technology comes from armies wanting to learn how to detonate bombs with their minds.

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