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Mind-Controlled iPad Revolutionizes Tech for ALS Patients

8/5/2025

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In a groundbreaking demonstration, Synchron showcased an iPad operated solely by thought, thanks to its innovative Stentrode brain-computer interface and Apple's new BCI HID protocol. Mark, an ALS patient, effortlessly navigated the device without any physical touch, marking a significant leap in assistive technology and opening doors to cognitive control in daily life.

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In a groundbreaking demonstration, Synchron showcased an iPad operated solely by thought, thanks to its innovative Stentrode brain-computer interface and Apple's new BCI HID protocol. Mark, an ALS patient, effortlessly navigated the device without any physical touch, marking a significant leap in assistive technology and opening doors to cognitive control in daily life.