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ABILITY NeuroTech announces first in-human testing for novel brain-computer interface technology
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
ABILITY Neurotech has commenced its first in-human clinical trial for its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology in Germany. The study, conducted at the Technical University of Munich, aims to validate the system's ability to capture high-quality neural data during surgery, a key step towards developing long-term implants for patients with severe neurological impairment.
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The field of clinical-grade BCIs is proving to be a multi-horse race, with European players now reaching human trials. If your neurotech relies on a different approach, the standard for data fidelity and implant design just went up.
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