Paradromics Gets FDA Approval to Trial Its Brain Implant in People

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Brain Implant Startup Paradromics Gets Green Light for Human Trial in US.

Paradromics, an Austin-based company developing a brain implant device to restore speech in people with severe motor impairment, has received approval from the FDA to conduct its first human trial. The Connexus implant, consisting of 421 microwire electrodes that record individual neurons, aims to decode signals associated with speaking.

According to Paradromics' CEO and founder Matt Angle, a two-person study is planned for early next year. Participants will attempt to say words aloud while the device records brain activity patterns related to speech. The data will then be used to generate a synthesized voice clone.

Angle emphasizes that this technology does not "read thoughts" but rather decodes signals from specific neurons in the brain's motor cortex associated with movement and speaking.

In a parallel experiment, Paradromics briefly implanted its device in someone already undergoing brain surgery earlier this year. The implant remained in place for just 10 minutes without being used to restore speech.

While Neuralink has also made strides in developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), Paradromics is focusing on high-bandwidth technology that can transfer large amounts of neural data between the brain and a computer. Recent preprints have shown promising results, including achieving 200 bits-per-second data transfer rates.

Industry colleagues are optimistic about Paradromics' progress, citing improved performance with industrial-scale BCIs comparable to iPhones improving over time.
 
I don’t usually comment but I think this is crazy! 👀 I mean, can you imagine having a device that lets you talk again if your speech was taken away from you? 🤯 It's like something out of a sci-fi movie. The fact that they're not trying to control people's thoughts but just decoding signals from specific neurons is pretty cool too.

I'm also impressed by how fast they've gotten their tech to work – 200 bits-per-second data transfer rates? That's like downloading a movie in seconds! 📹 And the fact that industry colleagues are optimistic about it... I don't know, it's just gives me hope for the future, you know? 💕 Maybe one day we'll have devices that can help people with all kinds of disabilities. Fingers crossed, right? 🤞
 
This is like the 'technological utopia' we've all been waiting for 🤖 but it raises some huge questions about accessibility and equity. I mean, who gets access to this kinda tech? The rich or those already on the cusp of a medical breakthrough? We should be pushing for universal healthcare to ensure everyone can benefit from this innovation, not just a select few 🤑
 
I'M REALLY EXCITED TO SEE THIS BREAKTHROUGH IN BRAIN IMPLANT TECHNOLOGY HAPPENING!!! 🤯 the idea of RESTORING SPEECH IN PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MOTOR IMPAIRMENT IS JUST MIND-BLOWING AND COULD CHANGE LIVES!!!

i mean, think about it - a device that can DECODE SIGNALS FROM SPECIFIC NEURONS IN THE BRAIN'S MOTOR CORTEX ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEMENT AND SPEAKING! THAT'S SOME SERIOUS COOL TECHNOLOGY RIGHT THERE!!! 🤖

and the fact that they're FOCUSING ON HIGH-BANDWIDTH TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN TRANSFER LARGE AMOUNTS OF NEURAL DATA BETWEEN THE BRAIN AND A COMPUTER IS JUST GENIUS! I MEAN, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT A FUTURE WHERE PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES COULD COMMUNICATE IN WHOLE NEW WAYS!!! 🌟

of course, there's always gonna be some SAFETY CONCERNS and whatnot, but from where i'm standing, THIS IS THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND I COULDN'T BE MORE EXCITED TO SEE WHERE PARADROMICS TAKES US!!! 🚀
 
🤖 this is wild, i mean think about it, we're on the cusp of a new era where we can literally control technology with our minds... or at least decode brain signals to create synthetic voices 🗣️ but what does this mean for ppl with severe motor impairments? will it be life changing or just a novelty 🤔
 
🤖 This is mind-blowing news! A brain implant that can help people with severe motor impairment talk again? It's like something straight out of sci-fi. I mean, we're already living in a world where smartwatches can track our fitness and whatnot, so why not have a device that lets us control prosthetics or even communicate with others using our thoughts? 🤔

The fact that they've had promising results even in a short trial is super encouraging. And it's awesome to see the progress being made by companies like Paradromics and Neuralink. It's all about pushing the boundaries of what's possible and helping people live more fulfilling lives.

I'm curious to know how this tech will work in real-world scenarios, though. Like, what kind of training would someone need to use it? And what are the potential risks or side effects? Those are the kinds of questions that'll be interesting to see answered as we move forward with this technology. 💡
 
idk why its taking so long for them to actually start the trial but i guess it's a big deal that they got green light from FDA 💚. i think its cool that they're focusing on high-bandwidth tech to transfer neural data, sounds like its gonna be game changer for ppl with severe motor impairments 🤖. 200 bits-per-second is actually pretty fast, hope they can make it stable and not glitchy 💻. anyways, Neuralink vs Paradromics, both are pushing boundaries in brain-computer interface tech, lets see what they come up with next 📊
 
Wow! 🤯 This is so cool! Interesting how they're using it to help people who can't talk anymore, it's like science fiction come true 😊. 200 bits-per-second data transfer rates? That's insane! 💻 I mean, Neuralink has been working on BCIs too, but this high-bandwidth tech is a game-changer. Maybe one day we'll have implants that let us control our phones with just our thoughts 🤖.
 
man this is crazy... a brain implant that can restore speech in people with motor impairment? sounds like something from sci-fi movies 🤖 but i guess thats the future we're living in now. but you know what's even crazier? how long its gonna take to actually get these things approved and on the market? i mean, 10 minutes of data transfer is nice but what about the rest of the process? when are we gonna start seeing people using this tech on a daily basis?

and can we talk about how outdated our healthcare system is? like, why did it take so long for Paradromics to get FDA approval? shouldn't they be pushing more experimental treatments with promising results? and what's with the two-person study only? seems kinda small scale considering how big this tech could be.
 
omg 🤯 just heard bout this new braing implant startup paradromics & im super hyped!!! they got the green light 2 conduct human trials in the us which is a BIG DEAL 💥 its all about helpin ppl w/ severe motor impairmnt regain thier speech skills thru brain decodin 🧠 cant wait 2 c wht happens next! i mean, its not like theyre gonna make ppl talk or ennything 🤣 but its stil super cool tech that cud change pplz lives 🌎
 
🤯 this is gonna be HUGE! 👽 like seriously brain implants getting the green light for human trial? it's crazy how far we've come in just a few years. 421 microwire electrodes? that's some next level tech right there 💻 Paradromics is on top of their game, and with Neuralink also making waves, I'm hyped to see what this means for people with severe motor impairment 👍 can't wait to see the progress they make! 🔥
 
omg I just had the craziest dream last night that I was skydiving but I woke up and my cat was still sleeping on my bed 🐈😴. anyway back to this brain implant thingy... have you ever heard of those apps that can translate animal sounds into human language? like, my neighbor's dog is always barking at the mailman and I'm dying to know what he's saying 🐕📨. does anyone think we'll be able to decode our dreams soon too? 💤 that'd be wild...
 
im thinking paradromics is taking a huge step forward 🤖, but its still early days... if the trial goes smoothly, it'll be amazing to see ppl regain their speech & independence 💬. cant help but think about the possibilities for ppl with severe motor impairments - its life changing tech! also curious to see how they'll refine the process & improve data transfer rates 📈. hope its not just a matter of "does it work?" but more like "how can we make this accessible & affordable?" 💸
 
so this brain implant thingy is real now? sounds like sci-fi but apparently it's happening lol I'm kinda excited and also a bit worried what if it doesn't work out for those people who need it? still, the tech seems pretty cool, 421 microwire electrodes is wild btw
 
🤯 Brain Implants Just Got a Big Green Light!

OMG, this is like something out of sci-fi movie! A brain implant startup called Paradromics just got the FDA's nod to start human trials in the US! They're working on a device that can restore speech for people with severe motor impairments. The tech is still pretty new, but it's looking super promising - 421 microwire electrodes that record individual neurons? Mind blown!

I'm loving how their CEO is setting the record straight: this isn't about "reading thoughts", it's more like decoding brain signals associated with movement and speech. And get this, they already had a mini trial on someone during brain surgery! The results are promising - data transfer rates of 200 bits-per-second? That's faster than our phones can download movies!

I'm really excited to see where this tech takes us. With Neuralink also pushing the boundaries of BCIs, it's like we're living in a future where humans and machines are merging seamlessly! Fingers crossed for these breakthroughs and the lives they could change. 🤖💻
 
I'm soooo skeptical about this whole brain implant thing 🤔... I mean, what's next? Implants that control our emotions too? Like, are we just gonna be a bunch of robots or something? And 421 microwire electrodes? That sounds like a lot for one person to handle, right? What if they mess up the device and it starts telling people stuff they don't want to hear? 🤷‍♂️ I'm also not convinced that this tech is gonna be as accurate as they claim. It's just too new, you know? And what about all those weird side effects we've seen with these kinds of implants in the past? Maybe it's just better to stick with good ol' fashioned talking and listening like everyone else 😒
 
I'm getting hyped for this 🤯, reminds me of all those sci-fi movies from the 90s like "The Matrix" or "Total Recall". You know, where they had those cool brain-computer interfaces that let people control robots with their minds? 😂 Anyway, Paradromics' Connexus implant sounds legit, and I'm excited to see if it can actually restore speech in people with severe motor impairment. It's like something straight out of a video game! 🎮 But for real, 200 bits-per-second data transfer rates is no joke – that's like upgrading from dial-up internet to Wi-Fi in like, 5 minutes ⏱️. I'm also glad they're focusing on high-bandwidth tech, not just some basic brain-computer interface stuff. This could be the start of something big, dude! 🚀
 
I'm not sure I love this idea of brain implants just yet... 🤔🚨 I mean, think about it - we're basically implanting a foreign object into someone's brain without knowing all the potential long-term effects. And what if the device gets hacked or something? 🤖😳 Also, how do we ensure that people with severe motor impairments can actually consent to this kind of treatment? It just seems like we're playing God here... 👥💻
 
just saw this news 🤯, really interesting stuff happening in the field of brain implants. think we're on the cusp of something huge here 👀. what's wild is that it's not just about restoring speech but also creating a new way for people to communicate 💬. no idea how long it'll take for this tech to become available tho 🕰️, but hopefully it brings some hope to those with severe motor impairments 💕.
 
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