Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Neuroengineer Dr. Rajesh Rao of the University of Washington is developing brain-computer interfaces, or devices that can monitor and extract brain activity to enable a machine or computer to accomplish tasks, from playing video games to controlling a prosthetic arm. "Mysteries of the Brain" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.
Neuroengineer Dr. Rajesh Rao of the University of Washington is developing brain-computer interfaces, or devices that can monitor and extract brain activity to enable a machine or computer to accomplish tasks, from playing video games to controlling a prosthetic arm. "Mysteries of the Brain" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.










