TECH NEWS – At the forefront of Augmented Reality (AR), it’s a device that’s capable of delivering immersive immersion, so even though it’s a very expensive headset, the possibilities are good.

The headset has made great strides in healthcare in particular, as it can be a game-changer in terms of services (we’ve seen it used in spinal surgery), but it can go even further, as the brain-machine interface can help paralyzed patients do more. A neurotechnology startup has shared how the Cupertino-based company is using its device to care for patients.

Synchron has announced that it implanted a brain-computer interface (BCI) in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), 64-year-old Mark, and used the Apple Vision Pro for the first time, with the wearer controlling the headset with his thoughts, eliminating the need for hand and voice gestures. So BCI eliminated Apple’s original need for controls, and the results look good: Mark was able to use Apple TV, send messages, and even play solitaire by moving the cursor with his mind. This wasn’t the first time Mark had used BCI to control his iPhone and iPad. He was able to use the device, which costs at least $3500, in a very similar way because Apple systems offer sophisticated accessibility features.

BCI is a technology that allows people with some or all of these physical limitations to interact with technology again, thanks to the wireless execution of the brain’s motor intent. They can control digital devices with their minds, and because Apple Vision Pro can fuse physical and digital content, the rapid evolution of BCI is enabling people and experiences to connect and patients to feel more connected.

Hopefully, technological advances will bring relentlessly better outcomes… let’s just hope our wallets can keep up with all the requirements and improvements.

Source: WCCFTech, BusinessWire