November 6, 2018
9 a.m. - 10a.m. PST

Session Description
Brain-Machine Interfaces are important for improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Next generation prosthetic devices may soon be ready for everyday use outside the lab. Researchers will present a new generation of brain-machine interfaces — systems that bypass damaged nerves to restore communication between the brain and body — one of which is already being used by an amputee at home. These advancements in connecting neural stimulation to physical control of the body are transforming the development of prosthetics and therapeutic training.