"’Fraid not. It’s the standard ‘other’ prejudice. We’re immortal, stronger, faster, don’t get tired, and are generally just more capable than a bio. No surprise there’s concern about being displaced." Howard paused and appeared uncomfortable for a moment, then deliberately continued in a lighter tone. "Anyway, it’s nowhere near ready for prime time, but the process works, at least in the lab. We use focused magnetic stimulation to, first, activate the brain regions that cause paralysis during sleep and, second, stimulate sensory regions with input from the manny and at the same time pick up intentional muscle cues."