The unit then connects to an electrode array implanted in the brains motor cortex.

They both achieved similar typing speeds and point-and-click accuracy as those attained with wired systems.

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A wireless brain-computer interface has been successfully tested on humans for the first time

The researchers will now use the insights to develop the next generation of neurotechnologies.

Ultimately, their study could take us a big step closer to fully-implanted BCIs.

you’re able to read the study paper in the journalIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.

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The device’s batteries last for up to 36 hours.

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Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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