Synchron‘s success is far greater than others.
While Neuralink implanted its first microchip into the brain of a test subject in early 2024, Synchron has allowed paralyzed patients to send messages via Twitter (at that time) and has successfully used catheters to deliver electrodes implanted in the brain from 2022.
Stentrode has now taken a big step forward as the company announced that its BCI is helping to test subjects with ALS who cannot use their hands. It can turn the light bulb on and off Check the guests so you can choose your own TV program No need to use touch or voice commands.
This is made possible by Amazon’s Alexa service, a virtual assistant that is installed on the tablet. and can take commands from the user’s brain to connect to smart devices in the home So, users can return to command and control the home environment again.
Recently, Synchron announced that more than 10 people have tested and implanted the Stentrode, and it has been approved by the FDA to be implanted in the brain for a long time. This is unlike other devices that must be removed after a certain period of time.
This makes it a more secure device and closer to reality than other companies’ BCIs.
Future development trends
Stentrode is currently compatible with many external devices. From computers, tablets, smartphones to many smart devices. Help him access the internet and a smart home through his mind. But this is only the beginning as the company recently announced partnerships with two other companies.
Apple was the first company and used BCI with the Apple Vision pro, a device that allows users to access virtual and virtual worlds. From the beginning, he relied on gestures and eye movements. They will develop this tool to support practice through thinking. Help users access a better virtual world.
Another technology that has also been discussed is ChatGPT from OpenAI True, Stentrode users can currently access and use ChatGPT, but each typing session requires a lot of time and energy. Not convenient to use, make searches and write long sentences But if it can support ideas directly, it will make it easier to use.
This is only a summary of the cooperation plan, but it confirms that Stentrode will become even more powerful in the future.
However, even though Synchron has progressed and results are coming out faster. The capabilities of the Neuralink will likely be much higher with 1,024 electrodes installed, but both devices will have to go through several tests.
It is expected to take several more years before it is approved for commercial sale.
Origin
https://www.techhub.in.th/first-human-us-brain-computer-interface-implant-by-synchron/
https://techsauce.co/news/syncchron-has-integrated-chatgpt-and-vision-pro-to-its-brain-implant
