The Technology | Synchron’s BCI
Our technology is designed to work inside the body to help enable everyday tasks like scheduling a medical appointment, texting a friend, or purchasing a special gift.
The Stentrode
Electrode array that senses motor signal within blood vessel
The IRT
Sends and receives signals
The SPU
Processes and sends signal to personal device
App on smartphone or tablet that connects to the world
CAUTION: Investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use.
Patients with tetraplegia face unique and important health challenges due to the loss of autonomy that can occur with motor impairment. Implantable MNP BCI’s hold promise to restore continuous autonomy through the restoration of motor intent transmission to control the digital environment.
David Putrino Director Of Rehabilitation Innovation at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Our CEO, Tom Oxley, explains the science behind the stentrode™ device and how it works.