Brain-computer interface (BCI) maker Precision Neuroscience announced today that it named Brian Otis as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Precision Neuroscience designs the Layer 7 Cortical Interface, which features 1,024 tiny electrodes spanning an area of one square centimeter. The company embedded the electrodes in a flexible film that conforms to the brain surface. […]
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Precision Neuroscience launches new BCI study sites
Precision Neuroscience announced that it launched new clinical study sites at Mount Sinai Health System and the University of Pennsylvania. The company says the studies represent “a major step forward” as it aims to understand how the brain controls movement. It hopes to utilize the sites to advance its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for people […]
5 more brain-computer interface companies you need to know
The brain-computer interface (BCI) space continues to rise in notoriety, and a number of players are throwing their hats in the ring. Such technologies could enable users to control a computer with their brain, or even go beyond that. Countless immobile people someday could control a mouse cursor, keyboard, mobile device/tablet, wheelchair or prosthetic device […]
Precision Neuroscience wins FDA breakthrough nod for BCI, buys factory in Texas
Precision Neuroscience announced today that its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology won FDA breakthrough device designation. The company also acquired a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) foundry outside Dallas, Texas. Completed through its Precision BioMEMS subsidiary, the acquisition brings its supply chain in-house. It also establishes Precision as a leading-edge manufacturer of biomedical MEMS in the U.S., according […]
Precision Neuroscience begins first-in-human trial for brain-computer interface
Precision Neuroscience today announced the completion of the first-in-human procedures for a pilot clinical study of its neural implant system. The study evaluates the company’s brain-computer interface (BCI), the Layer 7 Cortical Interface. Precision Neuroscience designed the Layer 7 with 1,024 tiny electrodes spanning an area of one square centimeter. The company embedded the electrodes […]
BCI developer Precision Neuroscience raises $41M Series B
Brain-computer interface (BCI) maker Precision Neuroscience announced today that it closed a $41 million Series B funding round. Bloomberg first reported that the company intended to announce the financing before Precision Neuroscience confirmed it in a LinkedIn post. Forepont Capital Partners led the financing round. According to Bloomberg, it adds to a previous fundraising totaling $12 […]