Source: Fast Technology
According to media reports, Apple is sparking a revolution in human-computer interaction. The tech giant recently announced a strategic partnership with Synchron, a pioneer in brain-computer interface technology, to jointly develop next-generation neural control technologies, signaling the advent of the "mind-control" era.
This breakthrough technology relies on Synchron's Stentrode miniaturized implantable device - a mesh支架that can be minimally invasively implanted near the brain's motor cortex through blood vessels.
Different from traditional brain-computer interfaces, this innovative design does not require craniotomy surgery yet can accurately capture neural signals through precise electrode arrays. When users imagine an action, the device instantly converts these brainwaves into digital commands, seamlessly integrating with Apple devices like the iPhone.
This technology will completely transform the digital life experience for people with disabilities. Tens of thousands of patients worldwide who suffer from limb paralysis due to spinal cord injuries or ALS may soon be able to fluently operate Apple devices simply by thinking.
Even more excitingly, Apple plans to launch a development standard specifically designed for brain-computer interaction this year, solving the awkward situation where current technologies have to "masquerade" as mouse signals.
From keyboards to touch screens, and now to neural interactions, Apple is once again at the forefront of human-computer interaction revolutions. This technology not only demonstrates the humanitarian care of technology but also heralds a future where "thoughts are commands" is within reach. As the technology matures, perhaps we will all be able to experience the sci-fi scenario of controlling devices just by "thinking" in the not-too-distant future.
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