Three Patients With Neuralink Implants, 10 Bps and Study for Robotic Arm Control

Neuralink has been implanted in three patients, communication speed is nearing 10 bits per second and there is new study to integrate Neuralink to control robotic arms. @ModdedQuad holds the BPS world record of 9.5 bits per second (bps). The challenge now: can this approach scale to 10 bps and beyond for our participants? — …

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Kernel Brain Computer Interface and General BCI Technology Overview

Kernel Working on fNIRS Kernel is building the next generation of brain measurement systems by leveraging the strengths of TD-fNIRS into products that offer the following benefits: High-quality neural signal Full-head coverage Scalability Relatively low cost Natural environments, stimuli, and interactions Freedom of user motion Kernal was founded in 2016 by Bryan Johnson. Kernel has …

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Bill Gates and Bezos Back a Neurolink Competitor

Synchron in a brain computer interface company funded with over $75 million with investors including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos. Synchron is an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) company. They published results in medical journal JAMA Neurology of long-term safety results from a clinical study in four patients with severe paralysis implanted with Synchron’s first-generation Stentrode™, …

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