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J Neuroeng Rehabil September 2015 PMID 26400061

The feasibility of a brain-computer interface functional electrical stimulation system for the restoration of overground walking after paraplegia.

Christine E King, Po T Wang, Colin M McCrimmon, Cathy C Y Chou, An H Do, Zoran Nenadic

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The discussions reveal cautious optimism and concern, exemplified by remarks about the risks of rapid development ('move fast, break things') and the need for rigorous experimentation; the tone suggests interest in future possibilities but awareness of ethical and safety considerations.

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  • A noninvasive EEG-based BCI system was successfully developed and tested to control a FES system aimed at restoring overground walking in a paraplegic individual, marking the first proof-of-concept showing brain-controlled walking.
  • Over a 19-week period, the participant completed 30 real-time walking tests using the BCI-FES system, demonstrating purposeful control by following verbal cues, with measurable performance metrics such as information transfer rates and correlation scores.
  • The study supports the feasibility of future invasive brain-computer interfaces for directly linking the brain to lower extremity devices, potentially providing a permanent solution for restoring walking in individuals with spinal cord injuries.]
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@DavidReilly007 · X

@wmarksnowden This calls for a design of experiments. 1000 people praying for a paraplegic to walk versus a team of neuro engineering scientists: https://t.co/BghRDoqlYF

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@TranstemporalO @jinchoice @TESLAcharts If the company develops into a niche medical focus, chances are we'll see great rehabilitation tech ( see eg https://t.co/8IPkQXmKW4 from 5 yrs ago). The real danger will come if they adopt the tech company approach of 'Move Fast, break things' for something inside your skull!

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CV Esteves
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@TranstemporalO @jinchoice @TESLAcharts If the company develops into a niche medical focus, chances are we'll see great rehabilitation tech ( see eg https://t.co/8IPkQXmKW4 from 5 yrs ago). The real danger will come if they adopt the tech company approach of 'Move Fast, break things' for something inside your skull!

Sep 6, 2020 · 11 followers View post →
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@wmarksnowden This calls for a design of experiments. 1000 people praying for a paraplegic to walk versus a team of neuro engineering scientists: https://t.co/BghRDoqlYF

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