First implanted in a person with a l s in august 20 19, the technology was put on a fast track review path by the fda a year later. Akin to the electrodes chang uses, the stentrode lacks the resolution of other implants so can't be used to control complex prosthetics. It allows people who cannot move or speak to control a curs on a computer tablet, and so to text, serf the internet and control connected technologies. Sincron's co founder, newologist, thomas oxley, says the company is now submitting the results of a four person feasibility trial for publication.
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) implanted in the brains of people who are paralysed are allowing them to control prosthetics that are restoring a range of skills.
Although the field is relatively young, researchers are making rapid advances in the abilities that these implants can restore. In the past few years, commercial interest in BCIs has soared, but many hurdles remain before these implants can be brought to market.
This is an audio version of our Feature: The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch
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