Neuralink Rival Tests Brain Implant in Human for First Time
Summary
In a groundbreaking medical milestone, Paradromics, a brain-computer interface startup, successfully implanted and safely removed its brain implant, Connexus, from a human patient for the first time, paving the way for restoring speech and communication for those with paralysis.
Key Points
- Paradromics, a brain-computer-interface startup, successfully inserted and removed its brain implant in a person for the first time, marking a step towards longer trials of the device.
- The implant, called Connexus, is designed to translate neural signals into synthesized speech, text, and cursor control, aiming to restore communication for people with paralysis.
- Paradromics plans to launch a clinical trial by the end of the year to test the long-term implantation of the device in patients with paralysis, competing with companies like Neuralink in the brain-computer interface field.