Neural Interface Restores both Natural Control and Touch to First At-Home “LUKE Arm” Trial Participant
Salt Lake City, Utah - September 18, 2026
Biologic Input Output Systems (BIOS) and University of Utah announce a neural interface that communicates directly with the peripheral nervous system, the BIOS Controller, that allows bi-directional and real-time translation of individual neural signals. One immediate application of this technology is robotic limbs which move and feel similar to a biological one.
When used to operate a robotic arm, the BIOS nerve-interface technology enables intuitive control, dexterity, and real-time responsiveness. The BIOS controller means unsupervised, everyday use is feasible for the first time.
Alexander “Avi” Davidson is making history as the inaugural participant of a first-of-its-kind take home clinical trial.
About Avi Davidson
At age 16, Davidson suffered from an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and led to amputation of his left arm below the elbow. Today, 17 years later, Davidson is carrying out routine tasks many take for granted, from playing a game of chess to making an omelette and holding his wife’s hand.
The success of this translational milestone is made possible by the advanced interface that allows Davidson to control and feel the Arm as if he is using his own arm.
“The ability to have a return of sensation to my previously dominant hand is a life altering experience, as I never imagined, feeling any part of that hand in my lifetime, let alone for it to feel so authentic.” Davidson said. “The ability to recognize how much pressure I'm putting on my wife's hand and to feel hers back in mine is a wild idea to internalize. This technology has the potential to reconnect so many individuals to a reality they did not believe possible.”
The trial will follow Davidson as he uses the technology at home for one year with the possibility of a longer extension. It will provide a rare look at how nerve-connected prosthetic technology enhances daily life for people with limb loss.
“They [clinical trial participants] are experiencing the world in a whole new way that really shapes and encourages our research and development and inspires us to keep working on this technology,” said BIOS Chief Scientist and Utah NeuroRobotics Lab Director, Jacob George. “The goal is to ultimately transform the standard of life and quality of care for individuals with limb loss and beyond.”
What's next for this technology?
BIOS Universal Neural Interface is designed with the intention of being integrated with other robotic arms, like the viral PSYONIC arm.
“We’ve always believed that the future of bionics is bigger than any one piece of technology. Building more capable bionic hardware is only part of the challenge. Creating an intuitive, two-way connection between that technology and the person using it is just as important. The work BIOS and the University of Utah are doing to restore both natural control and a sense of touch is an exciting step toward true embodiment, where bionic technology can become a more integrated part of the person using it.” said Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO/Founder of PSYONIC.
Beyond robotic arms, the nerve-interface has the capability to connect with other technologies, like other robots, virtual reality systems, or phones/computers, so that individuals can seamlessly control and feel from their devices with just their thoughts.
“The possibilities truly are endless,” George says. “With this technology, we can create an inclusive world for everyone, regardless of their physical capabilities.”
About Biologic Input Output Systems (BIOS)
BIOS has defined a new standard for brain-computer interfaces through a Universal Neural Interface that connects directly to the peripheral nervous system, enabling seamless, intuitive communication between the brain and robotic limbs or digital devices. Through cutting-edge innovation and strategic partnerships, BIOS is defining the future of bionic integration and human augmentation.
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