Jen Scheuermann agreed to undergo procedure to implant two pea-sized lobes into her brain for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center military research project . The lobes now allow her to operate a robotic arm and pilot a plane using a flight simulator . Technology brings hope to others struggling with limited mobility . However , it also raises questions about whether the military will find a way to use the technology for destructive warfare purposes .
Jen Scheuermann agreed to undergo procedure to implant two pea-sized lobes into her brain for DARPA military research project . The lobes now allow her to operate a robotic arm and pilot a plane using a flight simulator . Technology brings hope to others struggling with limited mobility . However , it also raises questions about whether the military will find a way to use the technology for destructive warfare purposes .