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Cortex --- Cortex # Neurotechnology [Back to research](/research)[Launch project](/cortex/home) Tracking signals shaping the future of neurotechnology — cognitive interfaces, neural engineering, brain-machine systems, and human augmentation. ## Our Work - Research database tracking cognitive interfaces, neural engineering, brain-machine systems, and human augmentation. - Each signal assessed for readiness and mapped across categories. - Continuously updated with emerging developments. ## Technologies / Sort Best matchTitleTRLImpactInvestment ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763995645%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Frestorative-neuroprosthetics-gemini-3-pro-nd81eh.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Advanced Restorative Neuroprosthetics Prosthetic limbs that respond to thought and transmit touch, pressure, and temperature back to the user TRL 6/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/restorative-neuroprosthetics](/research/cortex/restorative-neuroprosthetics) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763998489%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fagency-preservation-protocols-gemini-3-pro-7lrzbj.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Agency Preservation Protocols Design principles that keep users in control when AI assists with prosthetics or medical devices TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/cortex/agency-preservation-protocols](/research/cortex/agency-preservation-protocols) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774887176%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2F5323c864-edfd-49eb-9b06-6f081a59164a-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-6tkvff.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Artificial Brain Computational models simulating neural circuits and brain function TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/artificial-brain](/research/cortex/artificial-brain) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763998515%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Faugmentation-equity-gemini-3-pro-ken25k.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Augmentation Equity Policies to prevent unequal access to cognitive enhancement technologies TRL 2/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 1/5 [/research/cortex/augmentation-equity](/research/cortex/augmentation-equity) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764010313%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fbidirectional-peripheral-interfaces-gemini-3-pro-volc8t.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Bidirectional Peripheral Interfaces Neural cuffs that read motor commands and deliver sensory feedback through peripheral nerves TRL 5/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/bidirectional-peripheral-interfaces](/research/cortex/bidirectional-peripheral-interfaces) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763995761%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fbrain-guided-robotics-gemini-3-pro-d6p4dx.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Brain-Guided Robotics Robotic systems controlled by brain signals for surgery, hazardous work, or remote operations TRL 5/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/brain-guided-robotics](/research/cortex/brain-guided-robotics) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774887125%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2F50f9c33b-8a5d-47f9-929e-a16aeed20f46-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-iscngk.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Brain-Reading / Neuroinformatics Decoding neural signals to infer mental states and enable brain-computer interfaces TRL 5/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/brain-reading-neuroinformatics](/research/cortex/brain-reading-neuroinformatics) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764062747%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fbrain-state-decoders-gemini-3-pro-nhr1h2.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Software Brain-State Decoders Machine learning models that classify cognitive states like attention or fatigue from neural signals TRL 6/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/brain-state-decoders](/research/cortex/brain-state-decoders) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764180200%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fbrain-to-brain-communication-gemini-3-pro-44tq4q.png&w=3840&q=75) Applications Brain-to-Brain Communication Direct neural transmission of thoughts or commands between brains via networked interfaces TRL 2/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/cortex/brain-to-brain-communication](/research/cortex/brain-to-brain-communication) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763990786%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fclosed-loop-neuromodulation-gemini-3-pro-1eh3zi.png&w=3840&q=75) Software Closed-Loop Neuromodulation Algorithms Real-time neural monitoring that triggers stimulation only when pathological activity is detected TRL 7/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/closed-loop-neuromodulation](/research/cortex/closed-loop-neuromodulation) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764073989%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fadvanced-cochlear-implants-gemini-3-pro-8cnb9j.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Cochlear Implant Advances AI-powered cochlear implants with fully internalized hardware for natural hearing restoration TRL 8/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/advanced-cochlear-implants](/research/cortex/advanced-cochlear-implants) ![Ethics Security](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763996142%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fcognitive-liberty-frameworks-gemini-3-pro-9wkkhu.png&w=3840&q=75) Ethics Security Cognitive Liberty Frameworks Legal protections for mental privacy and freedom from neural interference TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/cortex/cognitive-liberty-frameworks](/research/cortex/cognitive-liberty-frameworks) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764010294%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fconsumer-neuro-wearables-gemini-3-pro-gubfdw.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Consumer Neuro-Wearables Headbands and earbuds using dry-EEG sensors to track brain activity for meditation, focus, and sleep TRL 9/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/consumer-neuro-wearables](/research/cortex/consumer-neuro-wearables) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764073989%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fadaptive-deep-brain-stimulation-gemini-3-pro-pztu8k.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Adaptive brain stimulation that adjusts in real-time to reduce Parkinson's motor symptoms TRL 8/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation](/research/cortex/adaptive-deep-brain-stimulation) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763990863%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fdigital-neuro-twins-gemini-3-pro-c2jgi2.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Software Digital Neuro-Twins Personalized brain simulations for testing treatments before applying them to patients TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/cortex/digital-neuro-twins](/research/cortex/digital-neuro-twins) ![Software](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764062742%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fdream-decoding-algorithms-gemini-3-pro-x7pg6u.png&w=3840&q=75) Software Dream Decoding Algorithms Machine learning systems that reconstruct dream imagery from brain activity during sleep TRL 3/9 Impact 3/5 Investment 2/5 [/research/cortex/dream-decoding-algorithms](/research/cortex/dream-decoding-algorithms) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764010163%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fendovascular-neural-interfaces-gemini-3-pro-zfvbdy.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Endovascular Neural Interfaces Stent-based electrodes implanted through blood vessels to record brain activity without open-skull surgery TRL 7/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/endovascular-neural-interfaces](/research/cortex/endovascular-neural-interfaces) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1774889128%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2F7282d479-a419-41eb-adfe-ee2c6debd510-google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview-jkmk02.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Exocortex External systems that extend memory, reasoning, and cognitive capacity beyond the brain TRL 5/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/exocortex](/research/cortex/exocortex) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764062661%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fflexible-electrode-arrays-gemini-3-pro-gdpmpq.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Flexible Electrode Arrays Polymer-based neural electrodes that flex with brain tissue to maintain stable contact TRL 5/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/flexible-electrode-arrays](/research/cortex/flexible-electrode-arrays) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764010202%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fflexible-surface-arrays-gemini-3-pro-o2aujh.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Flexible Surface Arrays Ultrathin electrode arrays that conform to the brain's surface for high-resolution neural recording TRL 6/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/flexible-surface-arrays](/research/cortex/flexible-surface-arrays) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764010182%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fhigh-density-cortical-arrays-gemini-3-pro-0b53vv.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware High-Density Cortical Arrays Electrode arrays recording thousands of neurons simultaneously for brain–machine interfaces TRL 6/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/high-density-cortical-arrays](/research/cortex/high-density-cortical-arrays) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764062660%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fhigh-density-eeg-caps-gemini-3-pro-36gm28.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware High-Density EEG Caps EEG systems with 256+ electrodes for detailed, non-invasive brain activity mapping TRL 7/9 Impact 4/5 Investment 4/5 [/research/cortex/high-density-eeg-caps](/research/cortex/high-density-eeg-caps) ![Applications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1763996013%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fimmersive-co-presence-gemini-3-pro-1roph8.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Applications Immersive Human-Machine Co-Presence XR environments controlled directly by brain signals for hands-free interaction TRL 4/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 5/5 [/research/cortex/immersive-co-presence](/research/cortex/immersive-co-presence) ![Hardware](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fres.cloudinary.com%2Fenvisioning%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%3Abest%2Fv1764062677%2Fcortex%2Ftechnologies%2Fimplantable-neural-dust-gemini-3-pro-qfbn5v.jpg&w=3840&q=75) Hardware Implantable Neural Dust Wireless grain-sized sensors injected into neural tissue to record brain activity TRL 3/9 Impact 5/5 Investment 3/5 [/research/cortex/implantable-neural-dust](/research/cortex/implantable-neural-dust) Load more (27 remaining) ## Turn this hub into a team session Take one of these hubs into a working session with our analysts and turn it into a decision. 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