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Creating Music by Thought Alone

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2017

Researchers have created a new musical instrument that can be controlled by thought alone. The instrument, dubbed the Encephalophone, may help as a rehabilitation tool for those with motor disabilities, the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience study reports.... Read More...

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Mind Controlled Device Helps Stroke Patients Retrain Brain to Move Paralyzed Hands

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2017

Researchers use BCI and exoskeleton technology to allow people with paralyzed hands following stroke to regain movement and control of their limb.... Read More...

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Locked-In ALS Patients Answer Yes or No Questions with Wearable fNIRS Device

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2017

fNIRS technology is allowing ALS patients who are 'locked in' to communicate, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 9, 2017

Technological advances allow researchers to observe how the brain processes semantic information. ... Read More...

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Brain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With Paralysis

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2017

New advances in brain computer interface technology allows three people with movement impairments to control a cursor by imagining their hand movements.... Read More...

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Brain Computer Interface Allows Completely Locked In People to Communicate

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2017

Researchers have developed a BCI that can decipher and communicate the thoughts of those with locked in syndrome.... Read More...

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Controlling Robotic Arms With The Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2016

Researchers use non-invasive EEG technology to allow people to move a robotic arm with the power of their minds.... Read More...

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Researchers Track Communication in Minimally Conscious Patient

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2016

Researchers document the restoration of communication in a minimally conscious patient by measuring brain function before and after communication returned.... Read More...

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Implant Allows Locked In ALS Patient to Operate Speech Computer With Her Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2016

A wireless neural implant has allowed a locked in ALS patient to operate a speech computer with her brain activity.... Read More...

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Researchers Restore Leg Movement in Primates Using Wireless Neural Interface

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2016

Researchers have developed a wireless neural interface that bypasses the spinal cord and restores intentional walking movement to a primate's paralyzed leg.... Read More...

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Researchers Use Brain Surface Stimulation To Provide ‘Touch’ Feedback To Direct Movement

Neuroscience NewsOctober 26, 2016

A new study reports researchers have successfully used brain stimulation to provide touch feedback and direct movement. The findings could benefit those with spinal cord injury to regain movement.... Read More...

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Can A Brain Computer Interface Convert Your Thoughts to Text?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2016

Brain-to-text system could help people with speech difficulties to communicate, researchers report.... Read More...

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Creating Music by Thought Alone

Mind Controlled Device Helps Stroke Patients Retrain Brain to Move Paralyzed Hands

Locked-In ALS Patients Answer Yes or No Questions with Wearable fNIRS Device

Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Brain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With Paralysis

Brain Computer Interface Allows Completely Locked In People to Communicate

Controlling Robotic Arms With The Brain

Researchers Track Communication in Minimally Conscious Patient

Implant Allows Locked In ALS Patient to Operate Speech Computer With Her Brain

Researchers Restore Leg Movement in Primates Using Wireless Neural Interface

Researchers Use Brain Surface Stimulation To Provide ‘Touch’ Feedback To Direct Movement

Can A Brain Computer Interface Convert Your Thoughts to Text?