Robot Controlled by Living Brain Cells http://rgn.bz/p7Ka

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Robot Controlled by Living Brain Cells http://rgn.bz/p7Ka

Researchers at NTNU are developing a robot that will be controlled by living brain cells. A cyborg (cybernetic organism) is a combination of machine and living tissue.
Cyborgs have been part of our fantasy world since the start of the science fiction genre. The interface between living organisms and machines has been used to frighten and entertain, as well as to explore the boundary between man and technology.

A cyborg is about to become reality at NTNU. Scientists and students are working on constructing an interactive social robot that will connect to a biological “brain.”
The cyborg may become a familiar figure on campus down the road – while also helping researchers understand how to repair brain damage and construct new types of computers.

It probably won’t be taking over the world anytime soon. But it will become a cyborg. ‘

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