Paralyzed man controls robotic arm with computer chips in brain

Friday, May 22, 2015
DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A paralyzed man is able to use a robotic arm all thanks to computer chips implanted into his brain.

Erik Sorta was paralyzed by a gunshot wound 13 years ago. It's taken two years of surgeries and frustrating struggles to master the robotic arm, but it's paid off.
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Next up, doctors want to install sensors on the robotic arms, so he can actually feel things.

Watch Rob Hayes' full report in the video above.
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