Using a few Python scripts, the movements inside Blender are translated to serial data in real-time, which is relayed to the Roboduino in order to control the arm.

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have enabled a paralysed man to regularly control a robotic arm using signals from his brain, transmitted via a computer.

A paralyzed man was able to move a robotic arm and fingers simply by imagining himself doing so, with the help of brain signals decoded through a computer.

Matheny's robotic arm is completely exposed black composite material and metal. You can see how it connects to his body, and you can see how it's put together.

To improve accuracy, the participant practiced using a virtual robotic arm that provided feedback on how closely his imagined movements matched the intended actions.

To improve accuracy, the participant practised using a virtual robotic arm that provided feedback on how closely his imagined movements matched the intended actions.

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have enabled a paralysed man to regularly control a robotic arm using signals from his brain, transmitted via a computer.