Apple: It’s already possible to control an iPhone by thinking

We often hear about the progress human-machine interfaces are making., sometimes to the point of no longer being surprised. But what’s exceptional about our Australian patient, Rodney Gorham, is the little equipment he needs to control a smartphone with his brain. he uses neuroprosthesis designed to restore motor skills Let them control severely paralyzed people and digital devices. This innovative solution Sync SwitchIt is the result of research by Synchron, a New York startup that wants to get its product to market as soon as possible.

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It may even happen sooner than expected. The Supreme FDA has allowed clinical trials with this device, which is simpler and far less invasive than most other prosthetic solutions. made three elements. The system’s sensor is an electrode in the form of an arterial support: the Stentrode. The last one inserted into the jugular artery is connected to the Switch, a miniature transmitter. wirelessly transmits raw electrical signals. The axon is the module placed on the chest at the Switch level that processes data and transmits it to a host. The app called BrainIO. The Stentrode setup, of course, requires a surgical operation, but according to Synchron, there is no need to be a neurosurgeon.

Patient can use iMessage or WhatsApp through thought

Of the six patients currently testing the Sync Switch, Me Gorham is the only one to use an iPad Pro in their experiments. Given the already achieved results, the apple brand can quickly become an unexpected darling of the labs. The company’s CEO, Tom Oxley, doesn’t deny it: “What we love about Apple products is that they’re so pervasive. Sync Switch First neural interface for iOS”.

With this product, patients with motor disabilities, train iOS app to interpret simple motor thoughts (imagine touching your foot or raising your index finger) and turn them into on-screen commands. The first results of clinical tests are so convincing that GAFAM giants or Elon Musk, who wants to connect the human brain with Neuralink via Bluetooth, will no doubt look at Synchron technology.

Source : semaphore