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In a significant step forward in medical science, researchers from Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully conducted the first double neural bypass operation - employing our Utah Array. Keith Thomas, a 45-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down due to a diving accident, is the first to experience the transformative results of this operation. The researchers successfully implanted our Utah Array into specific regions of Thomas's brain to stimulate motion and feeling. When Thomas visualizes a movement, our device captures the electrical signals in his brain and relays them to a computer that decodes the signals and stimulates the appropriate muscles, thus facilitating the movement Thomas imagines. The same process aids in restoring Thomas's sense of touch. Sensors on his skin send signals to the computer, which communicates with the Utah Arrays in his brain, enabling him to experience tactile sensations once again. Post-operation, Thomas has demonstrated significant progress, regaining the ability to move his arms and feel sensations on his skin. This operation marks a remarkable advancement in paralysis research and brain-computer interfacing, taking a giant leap forward in our understanding and ability to restore mobility and sensation in individuals affected by paralysis. Read the full TIME story and watch Keith's story here: https://lnkd.in/g9exCUhW #BCI #Neurotech #Medtech #Neuroscience #Technology #Paralysis #Braincomputerinterface

Happy to complete the Hands-On workshop hosted by Blackrock Neurotech team at their Salt Lake City, Utah campus! It was a great opportunity to gain valuable insights into their cutting-edge product development and explore future directions in the field of neurotechnology.

Would you have a chip implanted in your brain to give you superpowers?! Well I can dream.. Right now BCI tech is transforming the lives of people with disabilities, and, for some use cases you don’t even need brain surgery…. https://lnkd.in/euDrTWNJ Huge thanks to all the wonderful guests and experts Blackrock Neurotech Caltech Florian Solzbacher Miguel Nicolelis Synchron Thomas Oxley OpenBCI

Last month, Casey Harrell's story of regained communication using our brain-computer interface made headlines. Today, we want to spotlight the brilliant minds who made such a feat possible. The groundbreaking study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, was led by: - Dr. Nicholas Card, Neuroscientist, University of California, Davis - Dr. David Brandman, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon, University of California, Davis - Dr. Sergey Stavisky, Neuroscientist, University of California, Davis - Dr. Leigh H., Neurologist, Brown University & Dept. of Veterans Affairs Their approach uniquely combined high-density intracortical recording with rapid calibration and AI-powered decoding, setting a new standard in BCI performance. Key innovations: 1?? Four Utah Arrays were implanted in the "speechiest parts of the brain," as Dr. Stavisky puts it for The New York Times. This includes area 55b and three areas in the ventral precentral gyrus associated with speech production. 2?? 256 intracortical recording sites from our NeuroPort Arrays (3.2mm x 3.2mm, inserted 1.5mm into cortex). 3?? Advanced algorithms translated neural signals into speech with unprecedented accuracy. The system uses a neural network to predict phonemes every 80ms, followed by open-source language models to translate these into words and sentences. The results speak for themselves: - 99.6% accuracy with a 50-word vocabulary on the first day of use, after only 30 minutes of training data - 90% accuracy with 125,000 words by day two, after just 1.4 additional hours of system training - 97.5% sustained accuracy over eight months, with the participant communicating at a rate of approximately 32 words per minute Casey used the neuroprosthesis to communicate a total of 22,679 sentences during 72 sessions over 8.4 months (that's 248.3 cumulative hours), demonstrating both the system's durability and its practical applicability in daily life. As Dr. Brandman shared, "It went from a scientific demonstration to a system that Casey can use every day to speak with family and friends." This research builds on years of work in the BCI field, including contributions from Dr. Edward Chang at UCSF, whose team developed different speech implants. At Blackrock Neurotech, we're proud to provide the neural interface technology that enables such groundbreaking research. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in neurotechnology, always with the goal of improving lives. A huge thank you to all the researchers, clinicians, and most importantly, BCI Pioneers like Casey who make this work possible. Together, we're writing the future of neurological care. You can read more about Casey's story here: https://lnkd.in/dSdUCVR5 And the NEJM paper here: https://lnkd.in/gsYHbF4N #BCI #Neurotechnology #ALS #Communication #Research #Medtech

We're excited to have spent time with the brilliant CNN Decoded team. We're even more excited for you to tune in this Sunday and see how our brain-computer interface technology is changing lives, today. #CNNDecoded #Neurotech

We're excited to have spent time with the brilliant CNN Decoded team. We're even more excited for you to tune in this Sunday and see how our brain-computer interface technology is changing lives, today. #CNNDecoded #Neurotech

Morning Brew talks brain-computer interfaces (BCI) with the best of the best (Ian Burkhart & Harrison Canning). With all the buzz around BCIs, it's exciting to see Blackrock Neurotech's groundbreaking work in the spotlight. Our adaptive BCI technology ensures consistent performance over time, leveraging AI to decode complex brain signals, opening up a world of possibilities for restoring and enhancing human capabilities. While we've already seen remarkable results, notably in the restoration of movement, communication, and sensation—we're just getting started. The potential applications of BCI technology are incredible: ? Mental Health: Revolutionary treatments for depression, PTSD, and ADHD ? Neurological Disorders: New approaches to epilepsy, Parkinson's, ALS, and Alzheimer's ? Sensory Restoration: Groundbreaking possibilities for vision and hearing restoration ? Pain Management: Innovative solutions for chronic pain At Blackrock Neurotech, we're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with BCI technology. We're not just developing devices; we're opening new frontiers in human capability. Watch the full video here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gP39MQQK

Want all the best in #BCI in one place? You're welcome! Join execs from Blackrock Neurotech, Motif Neurotech, ONWARD Medical, Paradromics Inc., Precision Neuroscience, and Synchron at #EMBC2024 on July 18 for a reprise of "BCI: State of the Art, Art of the future." Register today at https://lnkd.in/gxjZg4Du Presented by Neo-Bionica

Join us today at 7PM ET for an expert panel discussion with EverythingALS, featuring our own Spencer Kellis. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAhzQ3yG

James Johnson's story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. A former respiratory therapist and adventure-seeker, James was paralyzed from the neck down after a paramotor accident almost a decade ago. Despite this major setback, he became one of the few dozen individuals implanted with BCI technology, and has accomplished a number of scientific and creative feats — from controlling robotic arms to creating stunning art in Photoshop. This past month, I spoke at the United Nations AI for Good summit alongside James and researcher Jorge Arturo G. from Caltech for a wide-ranging conversation on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and the revolutionary potential they hold for accessibility and human capability.?We discussed: - The incredible advancements in neurotechnology that allow control of devices with the mind. - James’ inspiring personal story as a respiratory therapist whose life was forever changed after a paramotor accident. - Insights from Jorge on the science behind BMIs - Real-world applications of BMIs in art, daily activities, and potentially disaster response. A special thanks to Sumner L Norman for setting the stage for this conversation. You can find the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gCQvWyUY CC// International Telecommunication Union Blackrock Neurotech