What you should know:
– Synchronizeda company pioneering brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, unveils a community registry that aims to bring together patients with motor disabilities, their caregivers and healthcare professionals to explore the potential of BCI in restoration lost functionality.
– By bringing together patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, this initiative has the potential to revolutionize the way we treat motor impairments and empower individuals to regain control of their lives.
Minimally invasive brain interface
Unlike traditional BCI methods requiring open brain surgery, Synchron’s technology uses a minimally invasive approach:
- Endovascular implantation: The BCI device is strategically placed in a blood vessel near the motor cortex of the brain via the jugular vein.
- Wireless communication: The implanted device wirelessly transmits the user’s motor intention signals for external use.
The power of community collaboration
The Synchron BCI registry serves as a platform for:
- Patient and caregiver education: Providing patients and caregivers with valuable information about BCI technology and its potential applications.
- Clinician Engagement: Facilitate collaboration between clinicians, researchers and developers to accelerate progress in BCI.
- Shared experiences: Enabling patients and caregivers to connect and share experiences with BCI technology.
“BCI technology allows people with motor disabilities to regain their independence,” said David Lacomis, MD, principal investigator and head of the neuromuscular division at UPMC and professor of neurology and pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. “By controlling digital devices through our own thoughts, BCI offers a transformative path to completing everyday tasks with greater ease and efficiency. From communication to accessing essential services online, BCI technology represents a revolutionary frontier for individuals and their families.
