` ` We 're in the midst of a bionic revolution , '' says author Michael Naam . Thought - driven bionic legs and arms are already reality . They actually respond to the thoughts and intentions of their owners , flexing , extending , gripping , and releasing on mental command . These implants allow monkeys to control robotic arms from a distance of several feet . These advances raise moral question over who should have access to this technology .
` ` We 're in the midst of a bionic revolution , '' says author Michael Naam . Thought - driven bionic legs and arms are already reality . These implants allow monkeys to control robotic arms from a distance of several feet . These advances raise moral question over who should have access to this technology .