GK Question

technology hard true_false

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) can currently enable paralyzed patients to control robotic limbs using thoughts alone.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Invasive BCIs (like Neuralink, Synchron) have enabled paralyzed individuals to control cursors, robotic arms, and communicate via thought in clinical trials. Non-invasive BCIs (EEG) offer limited control. Challenges: signal resolution, surgical risks, and long-term stability. Represents frontier of neurotechnology and assistive devices.

Topic Future Trends
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC