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Robot-Like Machines Helped People With Spinal Injuries Regain Function NPR Researchers in Brazil who are trying to help people with spine injuries gain mobility have made a surprising discovery: Injured people doing brain training while interacting with robot-like machines were able to regain some sensation and movement. Brain-machine interfaces trigger partial neurological recovery in chronic paraplegicsEurekAlert (press release) Paralysed patients report feelings in legs after virtual reality system trainingDaily Mail Paralysed patient walks again in astonishing medical breakthroughThe Independent Financial Times -Mirror.co.uk -New Scientist -STAT all 15 news articles »

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