Stories by Miguel A. L. Nicolelis

Mind Out of Body: Controlling Machines with Thought

In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, a pioneering neuroscientist argues that brain-wave control of machines will allow the paralyzed to walk, and portends a future of mind melds and thought downloads...

February 2, 2011 — Miguel A. L. Nicolelis

Technology

Controlling Robots with the Mind

People with nerve or limb injuries may one day be able to command wheelchairs, prosthetics, and even paralyzed arms and legs by thinking them through the motions.

February 1, 2008 — John K. Chapin and Miguel A. L. Nicolelis

The Sciences

Building the Knowledge Archipelago

Globalization of a development model

January 17, 2008 — Miguel A. L. Nicolelis