One brain implant decodes speech and gestures in real time
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A single 253‑electrode implanted array can simultaneously decode intended speech and gestures, translating them into on‑screen text and driving a personalized animated avatar within seconds. In a two‑participant study, the AI‑assisted system tackles overlapping neural signals to enable real‑time, multimodal communication for people with paralysis, signaling a step toward multifunctional neural prostheses for daily use.
Topics:health#brain-computer-interface#gesture-decoding#neural-implant#real-time#speech-translation#technology
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