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Advanced AI neuroprosthetic device interpreting neural signals, showcasing a futuristic brain-computer interface for communication restoration.

What Are AI Neuroprosthetics Interpreting Neural Signals For?

A 48-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) recently communicated at home using a brain-computer interface (BCI), translating his neural activity into text at an average speed of 56 wor

Lena Petrova·July 18, 2026

Close-up of a neurosurgeon implanting a wireless brain-computer interface, symbolizing a medical breakthrough in communication for ALS patients.

Neuroscience & Mind

University of Michigan neurosurgeons implant first wireless brain-computer interface

A person with ALS, previously unable to speak, now communicates at 56 words per minute thanks to a brain-computer interface, a rate approaching natural conversation, according to Space Daily .

Juliana Campos·June 19, 2026

A person with ALS using a brain-computer interface to communicate, showcasing technological advancement and restored independence.

Neuroscience & Mind

Key Brain-Computer Interface Advancements for Everyday Use

A person with severe paralysis caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) communicated over 183,000 sentences and nearly 2 million words independently at home using a brain-computer interface, achi

Juliana Campos·June 17, 2026