A New Implant Aims to Rewire the Brain to Help Stroke Patients

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, with roughly two-thirds of survivors experiencing significant impairments in their hands and arms. While some people eventually regain that function, many live with persistent paralysis or weakness. Epia Neuro, a newly launched startup out of San Francisco, wants to help more stroke patients regain hand function with a brain implant and motorized glove.

It’s among a growing number of companies developing brain-computer interfaces, devices that read neural signals from the brain and translate them into specific actions. The space has seen a huge influx of investment in recent years, with Elon Musk’s Neuralink raising $500 million

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