After revolutionary brain-computer implant, man with paralysis can feed himself

More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Keith Thomas, who has lived with paralysis since a diving accident in 2020, is now able to grasp, lift and drink from a cup on his own. After joining a clinical trial at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research that uses brain implants and artificial intelligence to bypass his injury and reconnect his brain with healthy parts of his spinal cord, Thomas has continuously improved, restoring lasting movement and feeling in his arm and hand. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .