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Tiny 8mm mind-reading chip turns thoughts into text with 91% accuracy | By converting thoughts into text, the MiBMI offers a revolutionary communication tool for people with severe motor disabilities.
Researchers from EPFL have developed this high-performance Miniaturized Brain-Machine Interface (MiBMI) based on silicon chips.
This advancement brings us closer to practical, implantable solutions that can significantly enhance communication abilities for individuals with severe motor impairments,” said Mahsa Shoaran of Integrated Neurotechnologies Laboratory (INL) at EPFL’s IEM and Neuro X institutes. “While the chip has not yet been integrated into a working BMI, it has processed data from previous live recordings, such as those from the Shenoy lab at Stanford, converting handwriting activity into text with an impressive 91% accuracy,” said Mohammed Ali Shaeri, the lead author. This has the potential to greatly improve the quality of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinal cord injuries, allowing them to communicate without the need for physical movement.
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