Brain-computer interface enables independent, accurate communication for man living with ALS

A new study demonstrates that a person with severe paralysis caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can use a brain-computer interface (BCI) at home to communicate, work and interact with the digital world—without the need for researcher support.

Published in Nature Medicine, the results mark a significant step toward delivering practical assistive technology for people with severe speech and motor impairments. ...