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Thought to text: brain-computer interface lets you type, move robotic arms with your mind
Thinking to type sounds interesting to most of us. Crazy and futuristic, yes, but also freeing and fast. But for those with massive spinal cord injuries or degenerative diseases, it's an absolute lifeline.
In this TechFirst, we chat with Marcus Gerhardt, CEO of Blackrock Neurotech, about a brain-computer interface they've invented, "installed" for people who cannot use their arms or legs anymore, and enabled typing, speech, and the use of robotic arms to feed themselves and more.
Blackrock's tech enables thought-to-text typing at 90 characters per minute with 94% accuracy (just imagine what…
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