Developing a Prototype of a Next Generation Brain Computer Interface [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Thomas Oxley (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Nicholas Opie ,  Prof Anthony Burkitt ,  Prof David Grayden ,  Prof Stephen Davis
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Brief description Persons affected by quadriplegia and hemiplegia from stroke and spinal cord injury have few treatment options. Brain Machine Interfaces reconnect brain to a prosthetic limb, bypassing damaged nervous system. Our group has developed a BMI that can be implanted minimally-invasively, inside a blood vessel in the brain. We propose to manufacture a world-first device for a human clinical trial pilot study. The aim is to restore mechanical control over the physical environment for a paralysed patient.

Funding Amount $AUD 837,397.97

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant