In a significant step forward in neurotechnology, companies that make implantable brain-computer interfacing (BCI) devices, such as Neuralink, have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Among premenopausal women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, early-stage breast cancer enrolled in the SOFT trial, those with a high score on a genomic assay called Breast Cancer Index (BCI) had increased risk of distant ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Imagine that a soldier has a tiny computer device injected into their bloodstream that can be guided with a magnet to specific regions of their brain. With training, the soldier could then control weapon systems thousands ...
Dec 5, 2022
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For the first time ever, the intention of a continuous movement was able to be read out from non-invasive brain signals at TU Graz. This success enables more natural and non-invasive control of neuroprostheses to be carried ...
Sep 27, 2021
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It will still be a long time before brain-computer interfaces are able to read thoughts. And many limitations need to be considered, according to Roger Gassert.
Aug 9, 2019
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The goal of the MoreGrasp project was to develop a sensoric grasp neuroprosthesis to support the daily life activities of people living with severe to completely impaired hand function due to spinal cord injuries. The motor ...
Sep 18, 2018
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Laboratory studies have shown the potential for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), who cannot move or speak, to communicate using a brain-computer interface (BCI). In the first study of independent in-home ...
Aug 30, 2018
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Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are seen as a potential means by which severely physically impaired individuals can regain control of their environment, but establishing such an interface is not trivial. A study publishing ...
May 10, 2018
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Biomedical engineers at Wits are researching how brainwaves can be used to control a robotic prosthetic hand.
Sep 13, 2017
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Research that could help stroke victims with severe disabilities to regain control over their limbs has been produced by a team at A*STAR. They have shown that stimulating the brain with electric current can help stroke victims ...
Dec 2, 2015
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