Brain-Computer Interfaces: A new hope for people with disabilities
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are getting closer to reality, with companies like Neuralink and Precision Neuroscience working on ways to help people who can't move or speak.
These brain implants pick up signals linked to movement and speech, letting users control devices like smartphones and tablets wirelessly.
The first people likely to benefit are those with paralysis from spinal cord injuries or ALS.
How do BCIs work?
BCIs use sensors to read brain activity, then translate those signals so users can move a cursor or even generate speech.
Recent tech upgrades mean better accuracy and less invasive options—some companies now deliver electrodes through blood vessels instead of surgery.
While there are still challenges like handling huge amounts of data and navigating expensive FDA trials, experts believe big breakthroughs are coming soon that could really change lives for the better.