Brain-Computer Interfaces and the Right to Be Heard: Calibrating Legal and Clinical Norms in Pursuit of the Patient's Voice

摘要

BCI technology is a growing market: analysis by Reports and Data predicts the market size of BCI technology will reach $1.15 billion by 2026, DARPA has launched its Next-Generation Nonsurgical Neu-rotechnology ("N3") program, and a bevy of neural implant startups, including Elon Musk's buzzed-about Neuralink, has attracted investors. As discussed above, use cases for prosthetic communication devices continue to expand as the technology becomes more precise and better attuned to patient needs. Researchers will continue to seek to apply BCI in other medical conditions. The gaming community is already using non-invasive BCI technology for more immersive experiences. Software developers have also begun experimenting with applications of BCI for the "internet of things," or "IoT."