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Neurotechnology and AI-enabled physical, sensory, cognitive and physiological augmentation.

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Human AugmentationGermany

CorTec reports four-year electrode durability in non-human primates

CorTec reports durable cortical-surface recordings in two non-human primates. The finding addresses a component’s longevity, while evidence for complete implanted systems and human therapeutic benefit remains separate and more limited.

Evidence: Emerging· Early evidence; may change

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Phantom Neuro begins human implantation of its muscle interface

Phantom Neuro announced the first human implantations of an interface for prosthetic control. The device reads residual-limb muscle signals, and the ongoing feasibility study has not established long-term clinical benefit.

Evidence: Emerging· Early evidence; may change