Brain-computer interfaces could let people communicate by thought, restore lost senses, and reshape identity itself.

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is opening an unprecedented chapter in human-machine integration by establishing direct communication between the brain and external devices. Once a science ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jason Alan Snyder is a technologist covering AI and innovation. New research shows brain-computer interfaces can decode inner ...

When someone loses the ability to speak because of a neurological condition like ALS, the impact goes far beyond words. It touches every part of daily life, from sharing a joke with family to simply ...

Brain–computer interfaces are technologies that enable direct communication between brain activity and external devices, enabling researchers to monitor and interpret brain signals in real time. These ...

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have made remarkable progress restoring movement and speech in people with paralysis. While brain-computer interface technology thus far has largely focused on ...

A man who hasn’t been able to move or speak for years imagines picking up a cup and filling it with water. In response to the man’s thoughts, a robotic arm mounted on his wheelchair glides forward, ...

Treatment-resistant neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and major depressive disorder, continue to impose a substantial global health burden despite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A former tech executive covering AI and XR for Forbes. At CES 2026, LumiMind presented its brand new closed-loop EEG sleep ...

When you hear "brain-computer interface," you probably picture surgery, wires and a chip in your head. Now picture something quieter. No implant. No incision. Just sound waves directed at the brain.

Epia Neuro’s brain-computer interface will include a motorized glove to help stroke patients recover movement in their hand. Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, with roughly ...

Rodney Gorham recently passed a milestone that few people have reached. He’s had a brain-computer interface implanted for five years. Made by startup Synchron, the experimental implant allows him to ...