Blackrock Neurotech announced that researchers used its microelectrode arrays to develop a high-performance brain-computer interface (BCI). In a post on LinkedIn, the company highlighted the development conducted by Stanford University and the University of Michigan. Researchers developed “a high-performance” BCI that allows intuitive, finger-based control of a virtual quadcopter using only thought. The research team […]
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The largest medtech funding rounds of 2024
Over the past 12 months, a number of medtech companies at various stages hauled in significant funding rounds to support their innovations. Technologies that were supported by hundreds of millions of dollars in 2024 included pulsed-field ablation, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), AI-enabled surgical software and more. In all, the amount of medtech companies receiving more than […]
Analysts see $400B BCI opportunity
Morgan Stanley analysts are betting big on brain-computer interface (BCI) technology as the hype continues to grow around the space. Kallum Titchmarsh, Adam Jonas, Patrick A. Wood, Drew Ranieri, Jakob Dodd, Roberto Valdes Sanchez Navarro and Justin X. Wang of Morgan Stanley recently released a report questioning if BCIs are “The Next Big MedTech Opportunity?” […]
Another 5 brain-computer interface companies you should know
Over the past several months, there have been a number of significant developments in the brain-computer interface (BCI) space. The likes of Neuralink, Synchron and Precision Neuroscience, among others, continue to advance their platforms. Some even began clinical trials, while many more companies are vying to be the first to bring a BCI to market. […]
BCI maker Blackrock Neurotech picks up $200M investment from cryptocurrency company
Tether, a digital asset industry leader, announced today that it made a $200 million strategic investment in Blackrock Neurotech. With the investment — made through a newly formed venture division called Tether Evo — Tether is now the majority stakeholder in Blackrock Neurotech, a maker of neurotechnology such as brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Blackrock Neurotech develops […]
Blackrock Neurotech unveils next-generation BCI
Blackrock Neurotech today revealed its Neuralace next-generation neural interface for its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Salt Lake City-based Blackrock unveiled the interface at the Society for Neuroscience 2022 event this week. It designed the Neuralace platform as an ultra-high channel count, flexible electrode. The company said in a news release that it provides a glimpse […]
7 brain-computer interface companies you need to know
Blackrock Neurotech, BrainGate, ClearPoint Neuro, Neuralink, Synchron and more race to bring brain-computer interface (BCI) tech to market. They’re using a multitude of methods — and developing their own systems that would allow patients to control a computer with their brain. Such technology could potentially enable countless immobile people someday to control a mouse cursor, […]
Blackrock Neurotech and Pitt work on first at-home BCI system for remote trials
Blackrock Neurotech and the University of Pittsburgh’s Rehab Neural Engineering Labs (Pitt RNEL) are working together on the first portable brain-computer interface (BCI) to allow patients to participate in research trials from home. A Blackrock representative said it’s the final step as the company prepares to launch its first commercial product early next year. Salt Lake […]
FDA grants breakthrough nod to Blackrock Neurotech’s brain-computer interface
Blackrock Neurotech announced that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its MoveAgain brain-computer interface (BCI) system. Salt Lake City-based Blackrock Neurotech designed its MoveAgain BCI system to provide immobile patients the ability to control a mouse cursor, keyboard, mobile device/tablet, wheelchair or prosthetic device by only thinking, according to a news release. The company […]
Blackrock Neurotech and ClearPoint Neuro want to automate brain implant surgeries
ClearPoint Neuro (NSDQ:CLPT) announced an agreement with Blackrock Neurotech to develop automated technologies for brain implant surgeries. The partnership will seek to develop an automated surgical solution for implanting brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) into patients with neurological disorders including from paralysis, ALS, blindness and hearing loss, among others. Get the full story at our sister site, […]
