The world of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is buzzing with a new innovation. MXene microneedle electrodes are making waves as a game-changer in the field. These tiny, needle-like structures are designed to penetrate the skin's surface just enough to get a clear signal from the brain. They are made from MXene, a conductive material that makes the electrodes work...
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have made huge strides in the last ten years. These devices can read and interpret brain signals, allowing users to control computers or machines with their thoughts. This is a big deal. But how do people really feel about this technology? This is a question that needs answering. The first thing to understand is that BCIs are not...
Wearable tech is taking a leap forward. It is now possible to turn thoughts into art. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are stepping out of labs and into the world of art. These interfaces read brain signals and turn them into visual and physical expressions. Two cool projects show how this works. The first project is a dress with a brain-sensing headband. This dr...
The brain is a complex organ that generates electrical signals. These signals can be captured and analyzed using electroencephalography (EEG). One big challenge in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is figuring out which EEG signals are important and which ones are just noise. This is where feature selection comes in. It helps to pick out the useful bits of information ...
Imagine being able to move a robotic arm just by thinking about it. That's exactly what a man who was paralyzed by a stroke achieved. This wasn't a short-lived experiment, but a seven-month journey using a brain-computer interface (BCI) enhanced with AI. The BCI worked by picking up signals from the brain when the man imagined moving his body. The AI part of the sys...
Imagine controlling a computer just by thinking about it. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, it's not. In 2024 and 2025, some amazing surgeries using brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) made big news. These surgeries let paralyzed people use computers with just their thoughts. This isn't new. People have been talking about mixing humans and machines since the 196...
Drones aren't just for fun anymore. Scientists have found a new way to use them to help kids improve their focus. The idea is to use a brain-computer interface (BCI) that reads brain waves from an EEG machine. This BCI system is designed to measure attention levels and then translate that data into something visual. The drone's height changes based on how well the ch...
Imagine losing the ability to use your hands. For many people with paralysis or diseases like ALS, this is a daily reality. Scientists have been working on a solution: neuroprostheses, which are artificial hands, arms, or legs that could restore mobility. However, these devices have struggled to match the precision of real hands. Now, a new study has found a way...
Imagine a world where individuals with severe paralysis can control their environment, access entertainment, and communicate with loved ones without relying on voice or touch. This is the reality for Mark, a 64-year-old man living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), thanks to a revolutionary brain-computer interface (BCI) created by Synchron, a New York-based n...