Recent advancements in technology are significantly enhancing the lives of individuals with physical impairments and the elderly. Scientists have developed a brain implant that helps people who cannot speak by decoding neural activity, allowing them to communicate. This technology, alongside other innovations such as electromyography (EMG) used in Meta's neural interface, which tracks signals from the brain through the wrist, is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital worlds. Furthermore, augmented reality headsets and software are being utilized to guide physical therapy for Parkinson's patients, indicating a broader application of tech in healthcare. Stanford University's research highlights the benefits of virtual reality for older adults, showing improved emotional well-being and interactions. Additionally, Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough by enabling a 35-yr-old, paralyzed for 5 yrs, quadriplegic patient to control cursor movement through thought after brain chip implant surgery. These developments not only restore essential abilities but also offer insights into brain function and potential applications in enhancing senior engagement through technology.
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Brain implants and other technologies that decode neural activity can restore people’s abilities to move and speak. @Nature reports how they’re also helping researchers to understand how the brain works. https://t.co/R1FRKom8Ih
“Soaring” over hills or “playing” with puppies, this Stanford study found seniors enjoy virtual reality, improving both their emotions and their interactions with staff. https://t.co/2XyJKR1GYB
Researchers say they have developed a brain implant which could help millions of people around the world who are unable to use digital technology because of physical impairments. Source: CBS News (YouTube) https://t.co/Rp7IIOsPyG
Metaverse is no longer a dream! This neural interface device, Meta's new CRAZY project, can detect signals coming from the brain and passing through the wrist with electromyography (EMG). Metaverse worlds created with Apple Vision Pro + OpenAI Sora + Meta controllers =🤯 https://t.co/VYfNEgmT29
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Chinese scientists have successfully helped a 35-yr-old high-level quadriplegic patient paralyzed for 5 yrs complete a center-out task to control cursor movement by only thinking after brain chip implant surgery, another brain-computer interface (#BCI) breakthrough in the country https://t.co/kqTHidBwCI
Implants and other technologies that decode neural activity can restore people’s abilities to move and speak — and help researchers to understand how the brain works https://t.co/t8KhlDRlo8
'Oh my God, that's beautiful': Senior citizens try virtual reality in study showing their acceptance. https://t.co/Gc8AmxE1M0 Click the image to read more:
Brain implants give a voice to people who cannot speak. https://t.co/aUQug5CZEN #AI #Science #Speech https://t.co/68zSGw3PBL
Virtual reality isn't just for the young! Stanford University research reveals its benefits for older adults too. Jeremy Bailenson discusses the study's insights on CBS News. https://t.co/KJ0fDZEkCZ @MyndVR #HTCVIVE #MyndImmersive
Scientists have developed an augmented reality headset and software that analyzes movement in Parkinson’s to help guide physical therapy. https://t.co/P2UK1FbMFR
Electromyography (EMG) on display. Meta's neural interface works by tracking signals from the brain that pass through the wrist. https://t.co/eZRWcgmOlS