Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup

Jul 16, 2026

A paralysed man regained the ability to move his arms and hands and feel touch after receiving a 'double neural bypass' brain implant. The technology, trialed since 2021, enabled him to feed himself and drink from a cup following surgery and months of training.

Why it matters: This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of brain-computer interfaces to restore movement and sensation in people with spinal cord injuries.

Full story at: The Guardian / AI ↗