The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering is building a bidirectional human computer interface that could be used to help stroke and spinal injury patients.
A mix of artificial intelligence and custom silicon could help people diagnose themselves with a range of conditions before they show symptoms.
The Human Brain Project is an ambitious initiative that seeks to understand how the brain works by simulating it with technology. Could it help us understand the nature of our own consciouness?
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Elon Musk's secretive startup has promised to connect humans and machines. Here's a look at how it might work - and the barriers it will need to overcome.