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Briefing
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- Restored Communication – Team from University of Tübingen, Ospedale San Camillo, and Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering made brain computer interface that allowed completely paralyzed patients to answer “yes” or “no” questions by simply thinking their answers
- Brain Monitoring Technology – Uses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain's blood oxygenation and electrical activity, determining patients' answers by watching for changes in blood oxygen levels, with interface able to get correct responses in 70% of trials
- Test Results – All four patients answered “yes” when asked repeatedly if they were happy, despite their condition, with three of four replying "yes" in agreement to statement "I love to live"
- Potential Applications – Include development of support technology for people with paralysis, as well as discovery of new ways to monitor and treat wide range of neuro-disorders
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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Ospedale San Camillo, University of Tübingen, Wyss Center
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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January 31, 2017
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