New OHSU brain-wave technology allows users to speak their minds

New OHSU Brain-Wave Technology Allows Users to Speak

OHSU scientists this week unveiled a remarkable new technology that they’re developing — technology that allows completely paralyzed people who have no ability to speak or write to communicate through their brain waves.

The scientists demonstrated the “brain computer interface” system at a national conference this week in Portland — with the help of a Portland man, Greg Bieker, who was severely disabled by a stroke 16 years ago and who has been working with the team to develop the system.

A range of television and broadcast stations, including Oregon Public Broadcasting, did pieces on the system, which is supported by a five-year National Institutes of Health grant.

New OHSU brain-wave technology allows users to speak their minds

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