This Coloradan can plug his brain into a computer. He’s trying to help turn science fiction into reality.

Brandon Patterson’s wildest dream for the brain-computer interface is to someday be able to drive his wheelchair with his mind, like Professor X in the X-Men comics.
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Brain-computer interface startups surge after three companies secure FDA breakthrough device designation in 2026

In the first four months of 2026, three brain-computer interface companies earned FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, a ...

A big question for brain-computer interface tech: How big is the market?

Vernon Yuen/Getty Images In response to the tremendous clinical progress of Elon Musk’s Neuralink, investors are pouring ...

Surgery in Colorado is first in the world to implant brain-computer interface in higher levels of the brain

Brandon Patterson has been through a lot in the nine years since rolling a Jeep left him paralyzed. Now he's on the leading edge of science.

A Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans

While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is ...
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Paradromics implants brain-computer interface into first human patient

June 2 (UPI) --Paradromics, a competitor of Neuralink, announced Monday it safely implanted a brain-computer interface into a human patient and recorded neural activity, before removing it 10 minutes ...

The Fitbit-for-your-brain era could be closer than we think

The next big wearable trend may not count steps or calories at all—it may try to score your focus, fatigue, and readiness.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
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Consumer and clinical brain-computer interfaces gain momentum in 2026

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is advancing on two fronts in 2026: consumer-focused EEG devices like Neurable’s licensed headset tech, and clinical implants from companies securing FDA ...
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Brain-computer interfaces tap AI to enable a man with ALS to speak

Brain-computer interfaces are a groundbreaking technology that can help paralyzed people regain functions they’ve lost, like moving a hand. These devices record signals from the brain and decipher the ...
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AI Deep Learning Improves Brain-Computer Interface Performance

A new study published in PNAS Nexus by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) demonstrates how a noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) deep ...
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The 3 Best Brain-Computer Interface Stocks to Buy Now

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology creates a direct link between the brain’s electrical activity and a digital device. This connection can bring a vast range of benefits in assisting, ...
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The Meshing Of Minds And Machines Has Arrived

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Global Thought Leader in Cybersecurity and Emerging Tech Examining the mesh between humans and machines provides insight into the ...