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Paul Bach-y-Rita
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Paul Bach-y-Rita

American neurobiologist
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  • Neuron
    neuroplasticity
    / Brain-computer interface

    In 1969 American neurobiologist Paul Bach-y-Rita and several of his colleagues published a short article titled “Vision substitution by tactile image projection,” which detailed the workings of such a machine. The machine consisted of a metal plate with 400 vibrating stimulators. The plate was attached to the back of…

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    In 1969 American neurobiologist Paul Bach-y-Rita and several of his colleagues published a short article titled “Vision substitution by tactile image projection,” which detailed the workings of such a machine. The machine consisted of a metal plate with 400 vibrating stimulators. The plate was attached to the back of…

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