Ushiba Laboratory - Machines That Move with a Thought: Aiming for New Medical Care and Welfare by Leveraging the Brain

At the Ushiba Laboratory, we are developing a technology called the brain-machine interface, which directly connects humans and machines.

The electronic devices that support our daily lives communicate information through the instantaneous flow of electricity. Similarly, when we humans think about moving a hand, electrical signals are instantly generated in the brain. These signals then travel through nerve cells to deliver commands to the muscles, causing the body to move.

By harnessing this principle of exchanging information via electrical power, we are striving to apply our research to help individuals with limb impairments lead better lives.