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Remote brain power

To avoid infection, Gordon's neurons have to be kept apart from his robotic body. The neurons are stored safely inside a sterile chamber, and signals are sent between them and the body via a wireless link.



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Most robots are computer controlled, but Gordon uses living brain cells instead.
Most robots are computer controlled, but Gordon uses living brain cells instead.
Image: University of Reading
    Image: Diem Photography/University of Reading
 

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