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Research conducted at the East Tennessee Sate University suggests that brain-computer interfaces could help sufferers of "locked-in syndrome" to communicate (Image: Shutterstock)

Medical

Brain-computer interface enables "locked-in" brain stroke sufferer to communicate

Research at East Tennessee Sate University (ETSU) has suggested that brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) could help brainstem stroke patients suffering from locked-in syndrome to find their voice again, with very specific brainwaves serving as a typing finger for a virtual keyboard.

Quadriplegic Ian Burkhart has been given the ability to move his fingers and hand with his own thoughts thanks to Neurobridge technology

Medical

Brain implant and high-tech sleeve used to bypass spinal cord and move paralyzed limbs

In what is being dubbed as a world first, a quadriplegic man has been given the ability to move his hand and fingers using a device implanted in his brain. Using his own thoughts, the device, dubbed "Neurobridge", effectively bypasses his damaged spinal cord to directly operate his muscles.

Wearables

neurocam automatically shoots whatever its user finds interesting

The neurocam is a prototype headset camera, that is only activated when it detects that its wearer is interested in what they're seeing. It records 5-second GIF animated clips, capturing whatever happens to be in its line of sight.

Subjects were trained to control the quadcopter by imagining opening or closing their fists

Science

Mind-controlled quadcopter flies using imaginary fists

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have done away with all that tedious joystick work by developing a mind-controlled quadcopter that users can manipulate by imagining they are opening or closing their fists.