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This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds
Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality.
After Synchron’s integration, Mark could use his thoughts to control the cursor on the Vision Pro to play Solitaire, watch Apple TV, and send text messages. Once implanted, it’s designed to detect and wirelessly transmit movement intentions out of the brain so that paralyzed people can control personal devices hands-free. Ian Burkhart, a quadriplegic who participated in a trial of a different company’s BCI, sees Synchron’s efforts as a positive thing for patients as long as the devices are seamlessly integrated and users can interact with them in a practical way in their day-to-day lives.
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