TED Talks Daily A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley
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Jun 1, 2022 Neurotech entrepreneur Tom Oxley introduces the revolutionary Stentrode, a brain-computer interface that wirelessly connects thoughts to digital devices without surgery. He highlights its potential to restore dignity for those with disabilities, sharing inspiring stories like a man who tweeted using just his brain. Oxley discusses the future of communication, emphasizing how this technology could radically transform interactions for paralyzed individuals, enhancing their quality of life and connection with the world.
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First Tweet by Thought
- Tom Oxley let Philip O'Keefe, a paralyzed man, tweet using a brain implant.
- O'Keefe tweeted "Hello, world. Short tweet. Monumental progress."
BCIs for Paralysis
- Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) offer life-changing communication for paralyzed individuals.
- People with ALS like Philip and Rodney can now text using BCIs.
Locked-In Syndrome
- Tom Oxley recalls a locked-in syndrome patient who could only move his eyes.
- The patient's experience motivated Oxley to find alternative communication solutions.