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A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

Update: 2023-12-014
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What if you could control your digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode — an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits information directly from the brain, without the need for open surgery. Neurotech entrepreneur Tom Oxley describes the intricacies of this breakthrough technology, which is currently enrolling participants in human trials, as well as how it could help restore dignity to those with disabilities — and transform the future of communication. Stay tuned after the talk to hear our host Sherrell talk about the promise and potential of technology when it comes to serving one of humanity's greatest needs: connection.

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A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

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