New flexible brain interfaces can attach to the skull like a soft bandage
Innovative brain-computer interfaces are moving away from invasive implants toward soft, bandage-like sensors that attach to the skull, offering a gentler way to restore communication for paralyzed patients.
The BeiNao-1 interface represents a breakthrough in neural technology by using flexible materials that adhere to the brain's surface like a soft bandage. Unlike traditional systems that penetrate brain tissue with rigid electrodes, this 'semi-invasive' design minimizes surgical trauma while maintaining high signal quality. It features 128 recording channels, the highest throughput for a system of its kind.
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