The OECD Workshop was hosted virtually by Switzerland on May 19 and focused on gathering good practices and experiences related to Principles 5 and 8 of the Recommendation on Responsible Innovation in Neurotechnology adopted by the OECD Council in 2019. Ricardo Chavarriaga was part of the Panel on 'Building institutional capacity to implement the Recommendation – the Swiss experience.' Watch the complete event recording.
OECD Workshop on 'Neurotechnology in and for Society: Deliberation, Stewardship and Trust'
May 28, 2021
New Tool Developed by Researchers Helps 'Tune' Cochlear Implants to Enhance Hearing
May 27, 2021
A team of researchers from Western University, in collaboration with Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden, has designed a mathematical tool to help program the cochlear implant with precision for each unique anatomy. Read more about the new tool. Read more via Medical Xpress.
Scientists Develop Brain-Computer Interface to Enhance Communication
May 12, 2021
Scientists have developed a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) designed to restore the ability to communicate in people with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Read more via NIH.
Researchers at the University of Southern California Create a Bionic Eye
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Researchers have created a bionic eye, Argus II, that is a microscopic supercomputer implanted into the eyes of persons with vision loss and helps recognize shapes and patterns. Read more via The Hill.
Stroke-recovery Device Using Brain-Computer Interface Receives FDA Market Authorization
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A first-of-its kind device that helps people disabled by stroke regain significant control over their arm and hand function by using their minds has received market authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more via Mirage News.
Neuralink Releases Video of Monkey with Brain Implant Playing Video Game by Thinking
April 14, 2021
Entrepreneur Elon Musk’s startup Neuralink has released footage that shows a monkey playing a simple video game after getting brain implants of the new technology. Read more via Reuters.
First Wireless Brain-Computer Interface Performs Successfully in Humans
April 5, 2021
The 'BrainGate' trials at Brown University of the first wireless Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) system is giving people with paralysis the ability to type on computer screens with their minds. Read more via Daily Mail UK.
Exoskeleton Helps Paralyzed People Walk Again
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A new study has found that people paralyzed with spinal cord injuries can safely and effectively use an exoskeleton to assist them in walking. Read more via US News.
Bionic Eye Tech: Successful Experiment to Generate Brain Perceptions
March 19, 2021
A team of neuroscientists has demonstrated brain perceptions in two sighted monkeys in a move that brings technology closer to routine practical use. Read more via Scientific American.
France: Startup Begins to Ship BCI Dev Kit
March 19, 2021
Paris-based NextMind has started to ship its real-time Brain-Computer Interface Dev Kit that translates brain signals into digital commands for greater digital control. Read more via Venture Beat.