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With training, people in wheelchairs can navigate cluttered spaces

2 pointsby docmechanicover 2 years ago

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docmechanicover 2 years ago
Tidbits that I find intriguing:<p>* &quot;The team found that the better feature discrimnancy is not only a result of machine learning of the device but also learning in the brain of the participants.&quot; * &quot;It suggests machine learning alone is insufficient for successfully maneuvering such a mind-controlled device, Millán says&quot; (sic)
docmechanicover 2 years ago
A mind-controlled wheelchair can help a paralyzed person gain new mobility by translating users&#x27; thoughts into mechanical commands. Researchers now demonstrate that tetraplegic users can operate mind-controlled wheelchairs in a natural, cluttered environment after training for an extended period.