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CorTec

Brain Interchange, implanted BCI, stroke, closed-loop

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The brief

Analyst view
  • Brain Interchange is the first fully implanted wireless BCI combining decoding and stimulation.
  • Three patients implanted in UW trial show motor recovery; patient played Pong with neural control.
  • FDA Breakthrough designations for stroke recovery (Apr 2026) and communication restoration (Aug 2026).

Technical approach

As reported
Bidirectional interface

Decode and stimulate in one implant

Microelectrodes both decode motor intention and deliver stimulation for recovery.

Fully implanted wireless

No scalp wires or percutaneous connectors

Wireless power and communication eliminate infection risk and allow normal movement.

Stroke recovery pathway

Pairing decoding with rehab-triggered stimulation

BCI detects movement intent and delivers stimulation to enhance neuroplasticity.

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