The number of people with electrodes in their brains is believed to have more than doubled in the last couple of years.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) come in many forms and can be non-invasive, integrated into wearable devices, or invasive, meaning they are implanted into the body to work nearer to the brain.

The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under ...

A new approach for identifying signs of hidden awareness in people who cannot speak or move after severe brain injury has ...

What are brain-computer interfaces? Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are devices that allow for the action or control of an external device from brain signals. These technologies have a broad range of ...

Researchers said he averaged 56 words per minute, and the system achieved more than 99% word accuracy during controlled ...

A man who hasn’t been able to move or speak for years imagines picking up a cup and filling it with water. In response to the man’s thoughts, a robotic arm mounted on his wheelchair glides forward, ...

Over the past several decades, coordinated investment at both central and local levels has propelled China’s research in ...

Bringing together the worlds of assistive technology and consumer electronics is becoming increasingly necessary with ever-developing digital technology and communication abilities, for those with ...

Imagine being able to compose an email or steer a wheelchair directly with your thoughts. For millions of people living with neurological disorders such as ALS, this possibility could be life-changing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A former tech executive covering AI and XR for Forbes. At CES 2026, LumiMind presented its brand new closed-loop EEG sleep ...

Recently, a neurotech company called Paradromics made headlines by successfully implanting its brain-computer interface (BCI) in a human for the first time. The procedure happened at the University of ...