On 19 December 2012, Sebastian Anthony at Extreme Tech reported:
A quadriplegic woman, who hasn’t been able to use her arms, legs, or any muscles below her neck for nine years, has used a mind-controlled robotic arm to perform actions with an unprecedented level of dexterity that approaches the human arm. For those of you who thought that the US military had a monopoly on such advanced robotics, you’ll be pleased to hear that DARPA partially funded this project.
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