The BCI Pioneers Coalition is a digital forum led by the world’s first implantable BCI research participants. The group works to establish a set of ethics, guidelines and best practices for future patients, clinicians, and commercial entities engaging with BCI research studies.
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Check out the new page for the iBCI Collaborative Community!
Are you a member of the iBCI-CC yet? Check out the new LinkedIn page and stay updated on what's happening in the Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community. https://lnkd.in/eNdpzCDw
Check out this great new paper from the California Institute of Technology, featuring pioneer James.
How can you improve #brain-machine interface performance? By adding #MachineLearning, of course. Medical Xpress says researchers are boosting #BMI abilities with a new #algorithm that can decodes brain signals even when #implants start to deteriorate. By analyzing #neural signals, even when they're noisy, it extends implant longevity and helps users maintain precise control over cursors, robotic limbs, and other devices. This innovation has already extended clinical trials and demonstrably improved the quality of life for BMI users. Check out the full story now at: https://bit.ly/4gqlsZx #BCI #neurotech #neurotechnology #neuroscience
?? Huge congratulations to BCI Pioneers Coalition member Phillip McKenzie on his gold medal victory at the 2024 Cybathlon! As the pilot for PittCrew, a team from the University of Pittsburgh’s Rehab Neural Engineering Labs, Phill achieved a perfect score in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Race, showcasing the transformative potential of intracortical brain implant technology. Competing remotely, Phill completed challenging virtual tasks—navigating a wheelchair, unlocking a door, and even holding a cup steady under an ice machine—all using only his brain signals. His performance was a testament to the power of BCI technology and the incredible human determination that drives innovation forward. PittCrew was the only team in the race using implanted BCI technology, setting them apart in a competition where most relied on EEG. Their victory highlights not only the cutting-edge advancements in the field but also the critical role of collaboration between researchers and end-users like Phill. We couldn’t be prouder of Phill and his contributions to advancing BCI technology. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! ?? Learn more about PittCrew’s inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/e7hzXh4E #BCIPioneers #Cybathlon2024 #Neurotech #BCITechnology #Inspiration
In an amazing and stunning performance at CYBATHLON 2024, the University of Pittsburgh's Rehab Neural Engineering Labs (RNEL) team, PittCrew, took gold in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Race. Competing remotely, pilot Phillip, who is paralyzed from the neck down, achieved a perfect score, showcasing groundbreaking brain implant technology that translates his thoughts into precise virtual reality actions. The tasks, which ranged from navigating a wheelchair through obstacles to stabilizing a cup under an ice machine, tested control, precision and composure under pressure. "The ice machine task was very tricky... Phill had to have a very calm brain to keep the cup still," said team manager Ceci Verbaarschot. PittCrew stood out as the only team using brain implant technology, a testament to RNEL's cutting-edge research and commitment to advancing assistive technology. "This was a chance for Phill to shine and demonstrate the incredible potential of this technology," added Verbaarschot. Congratulations to PittCrew for pushing the boundaries and inspiring us all! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eygveeQi #assistivetechnology #disabilityinclusion #technologicalinnovation #bci #braincomputerinterface #cybathlon University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
We are thrilled to share a comprehensive review of implantable brain–computer interfaces (iBCIs) published in Nature Portfolio Reviews Bioengineering, authored by BCI pioneer Ian Burkhart and colleagues. This landmark paper highlights the incredible strides our field has made over the past 25 years—a journey we are proud to be a part of! ? Key insights from the review:? -Global Collaboration: 21 research groups worldwide have worked with 67 participants to restore or rehabilitate motor, sensory, or speech functions using iBCIs.? -Advancement Priorities: Emphasizes the importance of improving participant diversity, fostering data sharing, and enhancing collaborative research to accelerate iBCI translation and commercialization.? -Increasing Longevity: Participation durations average over three years, with some extending beyond nine—showcasing the technology’s long-term viability and potential as a lifetime solution.? -Technological Advancements: Integration of machine learning and AI has dramatically improved decoding speed and accuracy, enabling more precise connections between the brain and external devices.? ? As for Blackrock Neurotech:?? -Our NeuroPort microelectrode array has been used by 13 research groups and implanted in 38 of the 67 participants as of December 2023 and growing today, demonstrating the trust placed in our technology.? -Offering the highest spatial resolution among iBCI electrodes, the NeuroPort enables precise neuronal-level measurements—a critical factor in restoring motor control for those affected by spinal cord injuries, stroke, ALS, and other conditions.? ? Congratulations to Ian Burkhart, Michelle P., Jose L Contreras-Vidal, Ph.D.s, and all the researchers, participants, and collaborators who have contributed to this remarkable field. Together, we’re unlocking human potential by bridging the gap between the brain and technology, poised to lead the future of neurotechnology. ?? Read the full paper here:??https://lnkd.in/gwcSsC_T #BCI #Braincomputerinterface #Medtech #Neurotech
TT Assistant Professor @ Chalmers University of Technology | Neural Engineer | Forbes U30 Alumni | MBA | Co-founder MYNERVA
Going to #SfN2024 Chicago next week? Are you interested in the advances of #sensorimotor #iBCI and #neuroprosthetics? Come to visit us: Oct 5, 1-4 pm #NANO04 MCP Room N426 Session: Somatosensory Restoration Through Neuroprosthetics - Solaiman Shokur: - 'Feeling without touching: cortical and perceptual hand representations explored using intracortical microstimulation' Giacomo Valle - 'Replay of natural neural activity to create bespoke biomimetic intracortical microstimulation for tactile feedback in humans' Charles Greenspon - 'Biomimetic and interleaved intracortical microstimulation improves resiliency to percept desensitization in humans' Taylor Hobbs - 'Comparing temporal dynamics of sensations evoked by intracortical microstimulation, peripheral stimulation and natural touch in a human BCI context' Robin Lienk?mper Oct 6,?2-4 pm #MIN10 MCP Room S102 Session: Sensory Neuroprostheses: Clinical Benefits, Tradeoffs, and Translation - Emily Graczyk: - 'Designing stimulus trains to improve the perceptual and psychophysical performance of intracortical microstimulation' Robert Gaunt - 'Spatio-temporal patterning of neurostimulation for restoring touch in bionic devices' Giacomo Valle Neural Bionics Lab BCI Pioneers Coalition #iBCI-CC #CBRG #bionics #RNELs
Attention UK, if you or someone you know has MND please take this survey on BCI preferences!
Speech and Language Therapist - Research Fellow at UCL Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and SLT Project Manager at MND Association.
Do you work with people with MND in the UK, or perhaps you have MND yourself - please share this important survey on Brain Computer Interface technology and the expectations of people with MND around it. This is our chance to influence how this important technology is developed. Please share thanks! https://t.co/hOKmggeJdp
This is a huge leap forward for those who have lost or are loosing their ability to speak. As Casey Harrell states “communication is the lifeblood of life”!
A wonderful video produced by the UC Davis Health communications team about our speech neuroprosthesis study:
Check out the new preprint from University of Pittsburgh and University of Chicago on sensory restoration featuring BCI Pioneers Nathan, Dom, and Scott! https://lnkd.in/egzEEneA
Check out the new preprint out of uChicago!
TT Assistant Professor @ Chalmers University of Technology | Neural Engineer | Forbes U30 Alumni | MBA | Co-founder MYNERVA
Our BCI preprint is live! We show how to expand the repertoire of #artificialtouch with tactile edges and motion encoded via patterned #microstimulation of the human #somatosensory #cortex ???? https://lnkd.in/dF7keXXd Appropriate spatiotemporal patterning of intracortical microstimulation, inspired by our understanding of tactile coding in S1, can evoke complex tactile sensations, such as #edges, arbitrary #shapes, #curvatures and apparent #motion on the skin. ?????? Our findings serve to push towards a more natural sensory experience thus moving from simple artificial percepts to highly informative sensations that mimic natural #touch. ?? Incredible #teamwork of the #CBRG! Impossible without the unique passion and the inspiring brainstorms of the sensory team with Charles Greenspon Robert Gaunt, Sliman Bensmaia and our fantastic BCI Pioneers Coalition! Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago University of Pittsburgh Northwestern University #bionics #neuroprosthetics #BCI #neuroscience
Check out an update from pioneer Austin Beggin
Study participant Austin, who in 2015 experienced a spinal cord injury, recently shared insights on current progress of the ReHAB study: https://lnkd.in/e6dJmmmN #spinalcordinjury #braincomputerinterface #neuromodulation Louis Stokes Cleveland Vamc University Hospitals Case Western Reserve University