Alex's work with brain-controlled helicopter flight has gained national attention. In a recent interview with Puzzlebox, Alex explains his research.
In a jaw-dropping feat of engineering, electronics turn a person's thoughts into commands for a robot. Using a brain-computer interface technology pioneered by University of Minnesota biomedical engineering professor Bin He, several young people have learned to use their thoughts to steer a flying robot around a gym, making it turn, rise, dip, and even sail through a ring.
Alex's research has also shown that "Virtual Reality Hands" may help stroke survivors recover hand function.