Tesla founder Elon Musk has launched tech startup Neuralink to build implants that connect human brains with computer interfaces via Artificial Intelligence. Read more via Dezeen.
Elon Musk's Tech Startup ‘Neuralink’ to Create Implants Using AI
March 19, 2021
University Researchers Create New Tool to Reveal the Brain in Action
March 19, 2021
A new molecular probe from Stanford University can reveal how brains think and remember with the Fast Light and Calcium-Regulated Expression (FLiCRE) tool. Read more via Technology Networks.
Research May Lead to Customized Cochlear Implants
March 18, 2021
Researchers in Australia have analyzed the accuracy of predictions for cochlear implant outcomes to further improve their performance in noisy environments. Read more via Science Daily.
A Retinal Implant that is More Effective Against Blindness
March 18, 2021
Researchers at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed a new type of retinal implant for persons with vision loss. Read more via Medical Xpress.
Breakthrough Cochlear Device Could Enable the Detection of Pitch for Users with Hearing Loss
March 18, 2021
A project from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders aims to enable users with hearing loss to detect a range of pitches. Read more via Medical Xpress.
A Mind-controlled Exoskeleton Allows Paralyzed Man to Walk
March 18, 2021
Researchers at the University of Grenoble in France have developed a technology that enables a quadriplegic to walk again with the help of a mind-controlled exoskeleton. Watch the video via Al Jazeera YouTube.
First Ever Non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface Developed
March 18, 2021
A team of university researchers have made a breakthrough in the field of noninvasive robotic device control and successfully developed a mind-controlled robotic arm. Read more via Technology Networks
Facebook Unveils Further Details About Virtual AR Neural Wristband Controller
March 18, 2021
Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) has revealed further details about the work of its researchers in the development of a neural wristband prototype that can be used to control an augmented reality interface. Read more via ZDNet.
Using Cameras and AI to Help Exoskeletons Adapt to their Environment
March 18, 2021
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo are showcasing work with prostheses and exoskeletons that utilizes cameras and AI to deliver more natural human movement. Read more via TechCrunch.
New Wearable Brain-Computer Interface Uses AR to Convert Thought to Speech
March 18, 2021
Cognixion ONE is a wearable speech-generating device with Augmented Reality (AR) that works by strapping the headset on and letting the AR interface guide its user through communication processes. Read more via Yanko Design.