This is actually true and truly amazing. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center along with the Computational Brain Project of the Japan Science and Technology Agency used the brain activity of a monkey to control the real-time walking patterns of a robot halfway around the world. According to the senior study investigator it’s “a breakthrough in our understanding of how the brain controls the movement of our legs, which is vital information needed to ultimately develop robotic prosthesis.” Bravo to them, and kudos to you for taking the time to read more.