Summary

  • Synchron has revealed the latest version of its brain-computer interface (BCI)
  • The tool, which uses Nvidia and Apple Vision Pro technology, enables individuals with paralysis to control their physical and digital environments through the power of thought.
  • In a demonstration at the Nvidia GTC conference this week, Synchron showed how its system allowed a trial participant, Rodney Gorham, to control several devices in his Melbourne home using only his thoughts.
  • Gorham has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which has left him paralyzed and without the use of his voice.
  • Synchron’s BCI is trained on extensive brain data to make the AI more intuitive, and eventually, it is hoped it will allow for seamless performance of a range of tasks.
  • The company plans to build an AI model using brain data from its current and future trial participants to improve the accuracy of the BCI.
  • However, some training on each individual user will still be needed.

By Emily Mullin

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