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Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from EPFL/CHUV/UNIL and CEA/CHUGA/UGA report in the journal Nature that they have re-established the communication between the brain and spinal cord with a wireless digital bridge, allowing a paralyzed person to walk again naturally. This pioneering study published in Nature, reports that when paired with ARC Therapy, an implanted BCI allowed a 40-year-old man to gain augmented control over when and how he moved his paralyzed legs. He was able to pause, control his stride length, and traverse more challenging terrain including stairs. This is a major milestone, bringing us one step closer to delivering revolutionary solutions to people with SCI.
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Walking naturally after spinal cord injury using a brain–spine interface | Nature
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Acknowledgements:
We thank our test pilot for his commitment and trust. Supported by Defitech Foundation, Rolex Award for Enterprise, International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia, Translational Medical Research Award 2021 from the Leenaards Foundation, Pictet Group Charitable Foundation, ONWARD medical, Medtronic, the Swiss National Science Foundation through the National Centre of Competence in Research in Robotics (51NF40-185543), Sinergia (CRSII5-183519), and the Lead Agency Program with the French National Research Agency (SNF-32003BE-205563, ANR-21-CE19-0038), A F Harvey Prize award, Swiss Innovation Agency InnoSuisse (CTI-41871.1 IPLS Bridge), Eurostars (E!12743 Confirm and E!113969 Prep2Go), the European Commission (ERC-2019-PoC Braingait 875660, EIC 2021-TransitionChallenges-01-01 ReverseParalysis 101057450), Institut Carnot Leti.
