https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/brain-computer-interface/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:25:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/brain-computer-interface/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-brain-waves-words-23843/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:25:53 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96532 Researchers achieved a breakthrough in converting brain signals to audible speech with up to 100% accuracy. The team used brain implants and artificial intelligence to directly map brain activity to speech in patients with epilepsy. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-bci-voice-recreation-23810/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-bci-voice-recreation-23810/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:52:38 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96355 Researchers created a groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows a paralyzed woman to communicate through a digital avatar. This advancement marks the first-ever synthesis of speech or facial expressions directly from brain signals. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-bci-voice-recreation-23810/feed/ 6 https://neurosciencenews.com/sci-bci-23338/ https://neurosciencenews.com/sci-bci-23338/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 23:44:12 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=94114 In a pioneering study, researchers designed a wireless brain-spine interface enabling a paralyzed man to walk naturally again. The 'digital bridge' comprises two electronic implants — one on the brain and another on the spinal cord — that decode brain signals and stimulate the spinal cord to activate leg muscles. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/sci-bci-23338/feed/ 4 https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-brain-synchronization-22719/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:10:13 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=91195 Researchers investigate brain region synchronization in order to assist control of brain-machine interfaces.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/speech-decoding-neuroprosthetic-22304/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:16:39 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=89870 A 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/implanted-bci-neurotech-22258/ https://neurosciencenews.com/implanted-bci-neurotech-22258/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2023 18:30:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=89671 Study reports that implanted brain-computer interfaces are similar in safety to more conventional brain implants used to manage neurodegenerative disorders.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/implanted-bci-neurotech-22258/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-neuroethics-22046/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:13:45 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=88855 Brain-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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bmi-wheelchair-21895/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:34:45 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=88248 New 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.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bmi-internal-speech-21837/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bmi-internal-speech-21837/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:47:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=88012 A new brain-machine interface is the most accurate to date at predicting a person's internal monologue. The technology could be used to assist those with disorders affecting speech to effectively communicate.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bmi-internal-speech-21837/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-robotic-brain-20923/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-robotic-brain-20923/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:04:31 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=84154 With the help of brain-machine interface technology and robotic arms, a paralyzed man was able to feed himself for the first time in thirty years.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bci-robotic-brain-20923/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/myoelectric-signals-tetraplegia-20171/ https://neurosciencenews.com/myoelectric-signals-tetraplegia-20171/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:20:12 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=81057 Researchers explore the use of myoelectric signals to detect intended hand gestures in patients with tetraplegia.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/myoelectric-signals-tetraplegia-20171/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/eeg-earbuds-17975/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:33:16 +0000 http://neurosciencenews.com/?p=76829 Retrofitting 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.]]>