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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,
Synchron Connects Brain Implant to Amazon Alexa
Now, Mark is back to test another gadget interface, a more modest Amazon Fire tablet with access to Amazon Alexa. Through Alexa, Mark has access to a variety of smart home and communication tools controlled entirely by his brain.
Via Brain Implant, ALS Patient Able To Control Amazon Device With Thoughts
A New York-based neurotech startup, Synchron, successfully implanted its brain-computer interface into a blood vessel on the brain of the man with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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.
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.”
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.
Man controls Alexa with thoughts via brain-computer interface
A man with ALS became the first person to control an Amazon Alexa with his thoughts via an implanted brain-computer interface.
Amazon Alexa can now be controlled by thought alone - thanks to this brain implant
With this new accessibility innovation from Synchron, the entire Amazon smart home ecosystem can be controlled hands-free and voice-free.
ALS Patient Controls Alexa With Brain Implant, Gaining Independence Using Thought-Powered Technology
This development is part of a broader push toward brain-computer interface technologies by companies like Synchron and Elon Musk’s Neuralink.
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,
Brain implantation helps man control Alexa only with mind
A 64-year-old man with ALS in the US has successfully used an implantable brain-computer interface by Synchron to interact with Amazon Alexa. This innovation allows him to control various devices and perform tasks such as making video calls and shopping online using his mind,
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Synchron Announces First Use of Amazon’s Alexa with a Brain Computer Interface
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Synchron
, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company, today announced the first use of Amazon’s Alexa by one of the patients implanted with the
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Surgery-free Neuralink rival enables thought-controlled smart home
Neurotech company Synchron has been making massive strides over the past couple of years. It's just announced that a trial ...
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Synchron announces first use of BCI with Amazon Alexa
Synchron today announced the first use of Amazon's Alexa by a patient implanted with its brain-computer interface (BCI).
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