FeaturedNeuroscience·July 21, 2021·4 min readWearable Brain-Machine Interface Turns Intentions Into ActionsA new brain-machine interface allows wearers to wirelessly control a wheelchair or robotic arm by simply imagining an action. The neuroprosthesis could help improve the quality of life for those with disabilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2021·4 min readEarbuds That Read Your MindRetrofitting wireless earbuds to detect neural signals and relaying the data back to smartphones via Bluetooth, researchers say the new earEEG system could have multiple applications, including health monitoring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·November 18, 2022·5 min readWith Training, People in Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Can Navigate Normal, Cluttered SpacesNew brain-machine interface technology allows those who are immobile to control their wheelchairs through mind control. The BMI allows users to traverse natural and cluttered environments after training.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2022·7 min readBrain-Computer Interfaces Could Allow Soldiers to Control Weapons With Their Thoughts and Turn Off Their FearBrain-computer interfaces are currently being used to assist those with neuromuscular disorders in regaining everyday functions such as mobility and communication. The military is developing BCI technology to aid members in rapid response to threats. Researchers investigate the ethical questions of using neurotech such as BCI on the battle field.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2023·6 min readClinical Trial Results Indicate Low Rate of Adverse Events Associated With Implanted Brain Computer InterfaceStudy reports that implanted brain-computer interfaces are similar in safety to more conventional brain implants used to manage neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 19, 2023·7 min readNeural Prosthesis Uses Brain Activity to Decode SpeechA newly developed machine learning model can predict the words a person is about to speak based on their neural activity recorded by a minimally invasive neuroprosthetic device.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2023·5 min readAdvancing the Way for the Brain to Be Able to Control Devices in Real TimeResearchers investigate brain region synchronization in order to assist control of brain-machine interfaces.Read More