New EEG Driven Device Shows Promise for Paraplegics

New device may enable limbs to be controlled by thought alone 03/04/2010. A portable, plugless, brain-to-computer interface using electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes strapped to the scalp has been developed by a team in the US. The device may allow paraplegics and others who have lost control of their limbs to control prosthetic devices and other equipment using their thoughts alone. Journal of Neuroscience via PhysOrg.com