How I Built This with Guy Raz When your headphones listen to you with Ramses Alcaide of Neurable
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Aug 31, 2023 Ramses Alcaide, Co-founder and CEO of Neurable, is pioneering brain-computer interfaces to boost productivity through innovative headphones that monitor brain activity. He shares insights on how this technology can transform daily tasks by sensing focus and fatigue. Ramses envisions a future where mental commands control digital interactions effortlessly. The conversation dives into the ethical implications, particularly for individuals with disabilities, and highlights the potential of BCIs to enhance personal and medical decision-making.
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Early Tech Prodigy
- Ramses Alcaide's passion for computers began in childhood, leading him to repair computers for $20/hour.
- People underestimated his skills due to his young age, but his father affirmed his expertise.
Tragedy Fuels Innovation
- Ramses's uncle's trucking accident and subsequent prosthetic struggles inspired his interest in robotics.
- This experience shifted his focus from general electronics to creating more natural prosthetic systems.
Shifting Focus to BCIs
- Ramses initially pursued robotics to improve prosthetics but shifted to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) after working with ALS and cerebral palsy patients.
- Witnessing their severe limitations highlighted a greater need beyond prosthetics.