David Borton was surprised to see the success of the brain and spine implant to animals. That's why with full effort, they manage to use the idea with human subjects.
The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering is currently developing a wireless implantable device that sends information in place of the damaged nerves.
Erik Sorto has been paralyzed for more than a decade unable to move his arms or legs. However, he was recently able to pick up a beer and drink it all thanks to a new robotic arm.