# Paralysis-Reversing Technologies This Technology Uses Patients' Brainwaves to Help Them Walk By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainwaves References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/paralyzed-man-brainswaves-walk/39550/) & [biomedcentral](http://www.biomedcentral.com/) A group of scientists and researchers at the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci), Irvine have come up with a special technology that could be used to help paralyzed people regain the ability to walk and move using their own brainwaves. The scientists tested their technology on a man who suffered complete paralysis in both legs five years ago. While researchers have previously managed to get paralyzed people to walk again, what's unique about this particular effort is that it is [totally non-invasive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-device-therapy), since the subject uses only their own [brainwaves to restore control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braincomputer-interfaces) over their paralyzed legs. This particular technology could have massive implications for the healthcare world, as it could give people the ability to relearn how to walk following devastating events of paralysis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Non-invasive Paralysis Reversal:** Using brainwaves to restore control over paralyzed limbs through non-invasive methods. - **Brainwave-controlled Mobility:** Leveraging brainwave technology to facilitate movement and mobility in paralyzed individuals. - **Neurological Rehabilitation:** Using brainwave-based technology to aid in the recovery and relearning of motor skills. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Applying non-invasive brainwave technology to improve rehabilitation and mobility support for paralyzed individuals. - **Medical Devices:** Developing and manufacturing brainwave-controlled devices that enable paralyzed individuals to regain movement and independence. - **Neuroscience:** Advancing the understanding and application of brainwave technologies for neurological rehabilitation and restoring motor function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jos-milln.md) - [Surgically-Implanted Brain Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuralinks.md) - [Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-earpiece.md) - [Wearable Robotic Medical Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/als-medical-technology.md) - [AI-Powered Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legit-walking.md) - [Accessible Mobility Rehabilitations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-rehabilitation.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Immersive Recovery Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroanimation.md) - [Wearable Gait Rehabilitation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gait-rehabilitation-system.md)