BrainGate2 Neural Interface System
Helping the paralyzed move again, just by thinking.
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BrainGate2 is a neuroprosthetic system that converts activity in the brain to computer commands
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Aiming to restore communication, mobility, and independence of people with neurological disease or limb injuries
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How does BrainGate2 work?
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Two electrode arrays are implanted into the motor cortex of the subject's brain; the arrays are used to detect/record brain signals
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Electrodes are then implanted into the muscles that control arm and hand movements, and the two sets of electrodes are connected through a computer interface
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An algorithm in the interface transforms neural signals into electrical pulses in the arm/hand, allowing it to move by thinking the movements
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Right now, BrainGate is registered as an investigational device, and is limited to investigational use only by the federal law. Because of this, they are recruiting individuals have limited or no use of their hands due to injury or disease to obtain device safety information and determine how feasible the system is for the subjects
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Basically, the company is in full testing mode, and is gathering data to perfect the product, in hopes of having a more efficient model to make available to those who need it
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Once it is fine tuned, this device will definitely stick around due to the impact it could have on numerous people
BrainGate2 is designed to be completely implantable, functioning through a wireless connection unlike the original BrainGate.