Losing the ability to walk, write, or even speak not only affects your physical state, but your mental state as well, in ways many of us can’t even imagine.
Thanks to science, he is making great progress in the treatment of paralysis. Electrodes capable of picking up movement signals from the brain and decoding them into movement commands have recently been implanted. These electrical impulses act as the missing link between the brain and the body, effectively restoring physical abilities. In February 2022, implants were placed in the spinal cords of three paralyzed men, who were restored to the ability to walk a few days later.
To achieve these advances, scientists radically refined the technology used in previous experiments, which relied on pre-existing electrical stimulation tools.
The electrodes used now are larger and longer, allowing access to more muscles.
It is also important to note that new software that uses artificial intelligence allows electrical impulses to be much more punctual and better correspond to each movement.
If further development goes well, it has the potential to become so effective that once paralyzed people will be able to lead completely normal lives again, or it could also be linked to a minimal percentage with genetics.
