Bionic Arm Gives Gripping Sense

This is as close to being a cyborg as one can get these days if you happen to be physically-challenged like this man. With the advancement of new technology, it is now possible for such people to live a life somewhat similar to other people with complete appendages. This "bionic" arm system, called Proto 1, gives the sensation of grip to the user, Jesse Sullivan, a lineman who lost both arms in an accident. The sensors on his chest allow him to receive impulses to the nerves that translate as grip. Thus, he can grip hard or soft.

Brain Cells Fused With Silicon Chip

Scientists have created the neuro-chip, a first in history. It is a silicon chip fused with brain cells with ionic currents that interact with the electronic current with the silicon. The scientists used thousands of electronic transistors and hundreds of capacitors on a 1 millimeter chip. Special brain proteins were used to attach the neurons onto the chip. This protein also served as the electrical conduit between the chip and the cells. Researcher Stefano Vassanelli says the chip can be used to test the effect of drugs on neurons. They also want to see if the neurons can be used to control the chip. This new technology conjures images of cyborgs with half their brains made of silicon chips. The neurons used in the experiment were from rats.