Sci-Fact: Monkey Think, Monkey Do

University of Pittsburgh researchers announced last week that a monkey fed himself with a robotic arm controlled only by his thoughts. Not only does this give renewed hope to victims of spinal cord injuries or nervous system disorders, but also to couch potatoes too lazy to feed themselves.

Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Mata ah-oo hima de
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto,
Himitsu wo shiri tai

You're wondering who I am-machine or mannequin
With parts made in Japan, I am the modern man
- from the song "Mr. Roboto" performed by the Styx, words by Dennis DeYoung
(c) 1983

Translation of the Japanese:
Domo arigato - Thank you very much
Mata ah-oo hima de - Until we meet again
Himitsu wo shiri tai - I want to know your secret