How You Can Control Things With Your Mind

Seriously. A brief introduction to brain-computer interfaces!

Karm Desai
Nov 2 · 4 min read

There are 5.4 million people living with paralysis in the United States alone! Moving our arms and legs is something we often take for granted, but it’s a challenge for the paralyzed. Imagine if they could use robotic limbs as a replacement, in the natural way that they used to — using their minds! Although that may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, it’s already been done. Scientists have been developing this technology for decades. It’s the same…

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Karm Desai

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16-year-old technology enthusiast, innovator, and aspiring computer programmer.

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