Could vision, once lost, ever be regained? From using gene therapies to implanting pinhead-size electronic chips in the retina, Pitt scientists are making great progress… Read more
Tag: brain-computer interface
NOW – Episode 63
Our 63rd installment of UPMC NOW showcases a Pitt School of Pharmacy summer camp inspiring young minds; technological advancements taking brain computer interface technology out… Read more
NOW – Episode 45
In the 45th episode of UPMC NOW, discover how one individual is pushing science forward with brain computer interfacing, how UPMC in Central PA is… Read more
Latest Research: Quadraplegic Shapes Robot Hand in Multiple Degrees
Two years ago, the world saw Jan Scheuermann, a woman with quadriplegia, feed herself chocolate using a robot arm she controlled with her thoughts. Last… Read more
Woman at Center of Pitt Research Honored by Town
Jan Scheuermann, known worldwide for nibbling on a piece of dark chocolate she brought to her mouth with a mind-controlled robot arm, was named Person of… Read more