First Thought-Controlled iPad Using Brain-Computer Interface
TL;DR
A 65-year-old ALS patient, Mark Jackson, has become the first person to control an iPad solely by thought using an implantable brain-computer interface developed by Synchron, restoring independence in communication and device control. The technology translates brain signals into actions, offering new hope for those with motor impairments, though long-term effects and ethical concerns remain to be addressed.
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