Eureka! Brain implant creates feelings in the fingertips

Did you know Neural is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your online ticket now! In a first-in-human study, a minimally-invasive brain implant has elicited a sense of touch in the fingertips of two people. Researchers have previously electrically stimulated folds of the brain, called gyri, to restore some generalized sensation to the hand. The new technique targets the harder-to-