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Epia Neuro's BCI Aims to Restore Hand Function for Stroke Survivors

4/3/2026

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Epia Neuro, a San Francisco-based startup, is developing a brain-computer interface to help stroke survivors regain hand function.
The device, implanted in the skull, detects brain signals related to movement and works with a motorized glove to facilitate gripping actions.
Epia's approach leverages neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to adapt and form new connections.
Epia plans first-in-human demonstrations in 2026, joining a growing field of BCI innovations, including Neuralink and others.

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Story summary

Epia Neuro, a San Francisco-based startup, is developing a brain-computer interface to help stroke survivors regain hand function.
The device, implanted in the skull, detects brain signals related to movement and works with a motorized glove to facilitate gripping actions.
Epia's approach leverages neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to adapt and form new connections.
Epia plans first-in-human demonstrations in 2026, joining a growing field of BCI innovations, including Neuralink and others.