31 people around the world have an implanted brain-computer interface. 29 of them use Blackrock technology.
We make BCIs work today
Our team of engineers, researchers, and innovators builds innovative, implantable tools that improve human lives. Our BCI innovations enable real people to walk, talk, see, hear, and feel again — and we’re continuing to forge new frontiers.
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Our Partners
With more than 500 research and clinical partners, we’ve worked with some of the world’s leading neuroscience researchers to create novel brain-computer interface applications.
Our Technology
With over 20 years of brain-computer interface expertise, Blackrock knows what works and what doesn’t. Our deep technology expertise covers materials, implantable electronics, miniaturization, system integration, and regulation.
Testimonials
What Our BCI Pioneers Say
The first person to use a brain-computer interface to restore functionality lost due to paralysis. Matthew Nagle was a C3 tetraplegic, paralyzed from the neck down after being stabbed.
First person to control a robotic arm. 10 years earlier, she was diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration
computer doing this, it was all you,
I just cant stop smiling, its just that cool!
I’m moving things again.”
Sustained a spinal cord injury in 2010 and has the longest chronic implant of the NeuroPort Array since June 2014.
has shown even after a traumatic injury,
restoration of paralyzed muscles is
possible and can provide Independence.”
Sustained a spinal cord injury in a 2004 automobile accident and was implanted November 2014 achieving sensory feedback through intracortical microstimulation
and FDA mindfulness gives us
the comfort for doing the cutting-edge
experiments that we do.”