Watch the TED Talk by Miguel Nicolelis – A monkey that controls a robot with its thoughts. No, really. (Links to an external site.) [Video file: 14:55 mins]. Retrieved from: https://www.ted.com/talks/miguel_nicolelis_a_monkey_that_controls_a_robot_with_its_thoughts_no_really
Now, thoughtfully answer the following questions, thinking about the
current views regarding primary motor cortex function and the evidence upon which it’s based.
What were your thoughts about the TED Talk? What did you learn that surprised or interested you the most?
What sorts of brain-computer interfaces do you envision
for the future? What types of ethical problems might arise due to this
and how can they be solved? As part of your answer, explain the role of
different sensorimotor structures and functions.
