Olivia Terry, a 13-year-old with Rett Syndrome, shows off her artistic side using Brain computer interface (BCI) technology at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.

During her appointment, Olivia wears an external headset that senses her brain’s electrical activity, which is analyzed and interpreted by a computer interface to control a Bluetooth enabled robot. After indicating a colour of paint she wishes to use, a therapist applies the paint to a motorized device, which Olivia controls through neuro feedback, to create unique and one-of-a-kind paintings.

Donors to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation have contributed $385,000 towards BCI at the site.