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Published on: September 1, 2023
Neural internet: Web surfing with brain potentials for the completely paralyzed
Ahmed A Karim1, Thilo Hinterberger, Jürgen Richter
1Institute of Medical Psychology and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Germany. ahmed.karim@uni-tuebingen.de
Abstract:
Neural Internet is a new technological advancement in brain-computer interface research, which enables locked-in patients to operate a Web browser directly with their brain potentials. Neural Internet was successfully tested with a locked-in patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis rendering him the first paralyzed person to surf the Internet solely by regulating his electrical brain activity. The functioning of Neural Internet and its clinical implications for motor-impaired patients are highlighted.

