‘Neurograins’ Could be the Next Brain-Computer Interfaces
For people with brain and spinal injuries, these systems could eventually restore communication and movement, allowing them to live more independently. The ability to record from many more neurons could enable much finer motor control and expand what’s currently possible with brain-controlled devices. Florian Solzbacher, co-founder and president of Blackrock Neurotech, the company that manufactures the Utah array, says a distributed neural implant system might not be necessary for many near-term uses, like enabling basic motor functions or the use of a computer. “Obviously, the Holy Grail would be a technology that could record from as many neurons as possible throughout the entire brain, the surface and the depth,” he says. But in terms of understanding the brain and looking at future applications, the more information we have, the better.” Smaller sensors could also mean less damage to the brain, he continues.
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