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#paralyzed — Public Fediverse posts

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  1. Researchers implanted a #braincomputerinterface in a patient #paralyzed from the neck down, performing this procedure for the first time in Europe. Data from this device could one day help #patients regain independence: go.tum.de/144039

    #neurosurgery

    📷J.Bergmeister

  2. Mouth based touchpad enables users with paralysis to use computers… MouthPad allows users to control their computer, smartphone, or tablet through tongue and head movements. The MouthPad’s pressure-sensitive touch pad sits on the roof of the mouth, and, working with a pair of motion sensors, translates tongue and head gestures into cursor scrolling and clicks in real time via Bluetooth. #Disability #Technology #paralysis #Hardware #paralyzed #SpinalCordInjury
    news.mit.edu/2024/mouth-based-