Paralyzed man lifts an egg thanks to AI model and five electrode arrays
TheMoonMidas · x · 2026-09-09
Keith Thomas broke his neck diving into a pool. Researchers combined five electrode arrays with an AI model to re-establish neural pathways, letting him lift an egg without crushing it—with some benefits persisting even after the system is switched off. A landmark demonstration of AI-driven neurotechnology restoring motor control.
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