Fifty years after the term brain-computer interface was coined, neural technology is being pursued by a variety of startups using a range of different techniques. However, the path to clinical and commercial success remains uncertain.
Modern Technology for Brain-Computer Interfaces
The mission of many companies today is to develop assistive technology that restores movement and/or communication abilities for individuals who have lost these capabilities due to injuries causing paralysis or diseases.
While the head of the world’s most heavily funded neural tech startup – Elon Musk – also has a space company, controlling artificial devices dominates academic research in brain-computer interfaces. The mission of many companies today is to develop assistive technology that restores movement and/or communication abilities for individuals who have lost these capabilities due to injuries causing paralysis or diseases.
Challenges and Future Outlook
Despite the progress made in brain-computer interfaces, numerous challenges face startups in this field. Among these challenges is the uncertainty regarding the clinical and commercial success of this technology. However, there are promising future prospects for developing brain-computer interface technology, which could lead to improving the lives of individuals suffering from paralysis or loss of motor and communication abilities.
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