A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably
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Brain cells learn faster than machine learning, research reveals
Researchers have demonstrated that brain cells learn faster and carry out complex networking more effectively than machine learning by comparing how both a Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI) system known as “DishBrain” and state-of-the-art RL (reinforcement learning) algorithms react to certain stimuli.
The study, “Dynamic Network Plasticity and Sample Efficiency in Biological Neural Cultures: A Comparative Study with Deep Reinforcement Learning,” published in Cyborg and Bionic Systems, is the first known of its kind.
The research was led by Cortical Labs, the Melbourne-based startup which created the world’s first commercial biological computer, the CL1. The CL1, through which the research was conducted, fuses lab-cultivated neurons from human stem cells with hard silicon to create a more advanced and sustainable form of AI, known as SBI.
Biomechanics characterization of an implantable ultrathin intracortical electrode through finite element method
Peng, L., Wang, L., Wu, S. et al. Sci Rep 15, 19,938 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04737-3
Will implantable brain-computer interfaces soon benefit people with motor impairments?
A review published in Advanced Science highlights the evolution of research related to implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs), which decode brain signals that are then translated into commands for external devices to potentially benefit individuals with impairments such as loss of limb function or speech.
A comprehensive systematic review identified 112 studies, nearly half of which have been published since 2020. Eighty iBCI participants were identified, mostly participating in studies concentrated in the United States, but with growing numbers of studies from Europe, China, and Australia.
The analysis revealed that iBCI technologies are being used to control devices such as robotic prosthetic limbs and consumer digital technologies.
Amputees Say Advanced Bionic Leg Feels More Like a Part of Their Body
Directly connected to bone, the leg allows wearers to climb stairs, walk at a normal speed, and kick balls.
This Robotic Hand’s Electronic Skin Senses Exactly How Hard It Needs to Squeeze
The hand could lead to advanced prosthetic hands for amputees or robots with the dexterity and strength to perform household task.
