assistive-technology

Epia Neuro emerged from stealth on April 2 with a read/write BCI platform that decodes neural intent and drives a grip-assist prosthetic, targeting first-in-human trials at Lenox Hill Hospital later this year.

A convergence of AI-powered assistive tools, smart wearable devices, and looming regulatory deadlines in the US and EU is reshaping the accessibility technology landscape in 2026.

China's NMPA approves the world's first commercial brain implant while a BrainGate study demonstrates 110-character-per-minute typing, marking a pivotal week for neural interface technology.