Brain-computer interface enables independent communication for man with ALS, study finds
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Nadine A Yehya
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Summary
A new study published in Nature Medicine demonstrates that a person with severe paralysis caused by ALS can use a brain-computer interface (BCI) system at home to communicate, work, and interact with the digital world without needing researcher support. Developed at UC Davis in collaboration with Brown University and Mass General Brigham, the BCI enables clear, independent communication for prolonged periods, marking a significant advancement toward practical assistive technology for people with severe speech and motor impairments.
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· 3 pulledA new study demonstrates that a person with severe paralysis caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can use a brain-computer interface (BCI) at home to communicate, work and interact with the digital world — without the need for researcher support.
Published today in Nature Medicine, its results mark a significant step toward delivering practical, assistive technology for people with severe speech and motor impairments.
The BCI system was developed at UC Davis, in collaboration with colleagues at Brown University and Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute.
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