About us

The Utrecht NeuroProsthesis is being developed by the BCI group within the Brain Center Rudolf Magnus. The group is headed by prof. dr. Nick Ramsey and has many years of experience with the use of brain signals for BCI.

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Paralyzed ALS patient operates speech computer with her mind

In the UMC Utrecht a brain implant has been placed in a patient enabling her to operate a speech computer with her mind. The researchers and the patient worked intensively to get the settings right. She can now communicate at home with her family and caregivers via the implant. That a patient can use this technique at home is unique in the world. This research was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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The Utrecht NeuroProsthesis

The Utrecht NeuroProsthesis is a brain computer interface. We investigate whether this device is able to let people with locked-in sydrome communicate.

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About us

The Utrecht NeuroProsthesis is developed at the Brain Center Rudolf Magnus of the University Medical Center Utrecht. The Brain Center Rudolf Magnus encompasses all research in clinical and experimental neuroscience.

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