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Brain implant allows ALS patient to control Amazon’s Alexa with thought: ‘Gives me back the independence that I’m losing’
To be able to manage important aspects of my environment and control access to entertainment gives me back the independence that I’m losing.”
Brain implant lets man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis control Amazon's Alexa with his thoughts
A patient with a degenerative disease was able to command Amazon's Alexa digital assistant with his mind, the company behind the
Synchron connects brain-computer interface tech to Amazon Alexa
The patient can use his implant to turn on lights, make video calls, play music and shows, read books and buy products online without using his hands or voice.
Synchron Connects Brain Implant to Amazon Alexa
Synchron is one of several companies working to make brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a reality. Earlier this summer, Synchron revealed one of its study participants could use the Apple Vision Pro VR headset thanks to the Synchron implant.
64-year-old ALS patient controls Alexa with just his thoughts
A 64-year-old ALS patient successfully controlled Alexa using his thoughts through a brain implant, allowing him to perform tasks like making video calls, playing music, and operating smart home devices.
Man controls Amazon Alexa with his thoughts, ‘It gives me back the independence’
An ALS patient manipulated Amazon's Alexa through a brain implant, enabling him to control devices and stream shows mentally. This advancement illustrates the potential of brain-computer interfaces to provide independence to those with degenerative diseases,
ALS patient uses brain chip to control Alexa, shop, stream with just thoughts
On Monday, Synchron, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company, announced this development, revealing that the 64-year-old patient, diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), can stream shows,
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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