Experiments in thought control

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3: Television Remote Control

Matt uses the neural cursor to operate a television remote control via a computer interface; he uses his thoughts to move the cursor to the top left icon which sends commands to the television via an infrared system. This, trial day 86, was the first day that Matt was shown this TV controller. Finally, he sends the cursor to the top-right icon to switch off the TV.

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Neuronal ensemble control of prosthetic devices by a human with tetraplegia Leigh R. Hochberg et al. Nature (Jul 2006), 442, pp. 164-171
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