CTRL-Labs

CTRL-Labs is a neural interface technology company founded in 2015 by Thomas Rearden and based in New York City. The company is developing a non-invasive wristband that uses electromyography (EMG) to detect electrical activity in the muscles of the wrist and translate those signals into digital commands, allowing users to control computers, augmented reality, and virtual reality systems without physical input devices. In September 2019, Facebook (now Meta Platforms) announced it would acquire CTRL-Labs, and the company became part of Facebook Reality Labs, Meta's AR/VR research division. The technology is seen as a key component of Meta's long-term vision for ambient computing and neural input. CTRL-Labs operates as a subsidiary of Meta and continues to work on neural interface technology.

CTRL-Labs was founded in 2015 by Thomas Rearden, a neuroscientist and former Microsoft executive, in New York City. The company focused on developing a non-invasive neural interface that could decode electrical signals from the muscles in the wrist to control digital devices. In September 2019, Facebook (now Meta Platforms) announced it would acquire CTRL-Labs for an undisclosed sum, reportedly around $500 million to $1 billion. The acquisition was part of Facebook's broader push into augmented and virtual reality, and CTRL-Labs was integrated into Facebook Reality Labs. The technology is expected to play a role in future computing platforms, allowing users to interact with digital environments using subtle hand and finger movements.

• 2019

  Facebook announces acquisition of CTRL-Labs.

• 2015

  CTRL-Labs founded by Thomas Rearden in New York City.

Developer of non-invasive neural interface technology for next-generation computing platforms.

• Neural interface wristband

  A non-invasive wristband that uses EMG sensors to detect neural signals and translate them into digital commands.

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3. 3CTRL-labs Acquired by Facebookalleywatch.com
4. 4Facebook 收购初创公司 CTRL-labs，继续研发意念控制电脑技术ifanr.com
5. 5Facebook 约十亿美元收购脑机技术公司， 助攻 AR 研发leiphone.com
6. 6Facebook acquires BCI specialist CTRL-Labs | bit-tech.netbit-tech.net
7. 7Facebook Acquires CTRL-Labs Startup That Specializes In Tech That Lets People Control Devices With Their Mindtechtimes.com
8. 8Facebook acquires neural interface startup CTRL-Labs, maker of a mind-reading bracelettechspot.com
9. 9Facebook acquires neural monitoring startup CTRL-labs - Engadgetengadget.com
10. 10Facebook acquires neuroscience start-up CTRL-Labs, aims to develop brain-controlled devices sooninferse.com
11. 11Facebook Acquires New York Startup CTRL-labs For $1 Billionibtimes.com
12. 12Facebook acquires startup CTRL labs that lets humans control machines with brain signals - BusinessTodaybusinesstoday.in
13. 13Facebook acquires startup working on mind-control of machinespunchng.com
14. 14Facebook agrees to acquire brain-computing start-up CTRL-labscnbc.com
15. 15Facebook is said to be spending more than $500 million to buy a company working to let you control computers with your mindbusinessinsider.com
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