A man has been able to move all four of his paralysed limbs with a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit. The 65kg of sophisticated robotics is not completely restoring function. However, it is a marked advance on similar approaches that allow people to control a single limb with their thoughts.
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Lauren Ridloff is a woman of colour who is portraying Makkari in the new Marvel's film, Eternals. She's also deaf.She might also know Lauren Ridloff from the TV series The Walking Dead, where she played Connie.Making the film wasn't always easy, as the actor states it was hard to follow some of the cues. But with some workarounds, the film was completed. Catch the film in cinemas in November 2021.Click the link to find out more:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/movies/lauren-ridloff-eternals-deaf-hero.html
The stars of Strictly Come Dancing have taken it upon themselves to learn sign language for Rose Ayling-Ellis’ appearance on the show.Rose Ayling-Ellis, an EastEnders actor, made history by being the first person on Strictly Come Dancing to complete as the show's first deaf star.Catch her on Strictly Come Dancing or on EastEnders, portraying the role of Frankie Lewis.To find out more, click the link:https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/strictly-2021-rose-ayling-ellis-deaf-b1922821.html
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