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1.- Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) allow controlling devices and performing tasks using only thoughts, revolutionizing accessibility for people with neurological disorders and injuries.
2.- Taran Southern is a storyteller, strategist, and creative exploring the intersection of AI and neurotechnology through her work.
3.- BCIs use micro electrode arrays like the Utah array to connect brain neurons to a decoder that converts signals into digital commands.
4.- The documentary "I Am Human" follows three individuals pursuing brain surgery for BCIs to restore lost functions and gain independence.
5.- James Johnson, a BCI research participant, uses his implants to do digital art, control robotic arms, and drive a car.
6.- Jorge Gamez, a Caltech postdoc, works with James to train machine learning algorithms to decode his brain signals for BCI control.
7.- James' brain implants allow him to control a cursor in Photoshop solely with his thoughts to create digital art.
8.- An exhibit at Tri in Washington DC featured art created by James and other BCI research participants using their implants.
9.- James hopes BCIs can help him regain hand grasping with an exoskeleton and push the boundaries of what he can control.
10.- Challenges in BCIs include variability in brain signals day-to-day and the many components that need to work together seamlessly.
11.- AI and machine learning play a crucial role in decoding complex brain signals, with potential for major advances through new algorithms.
12.- James' brain implants allow decoding finger, arm and whole body movements to control devices, not just individual parts.
13.- Intracortical implants provide higher fidelity signals from individual neurons compared to non-invasive options like EEG.
14.- James, a medical professional, carefully considered the risks of brain surgery for the implants before proceeding.
15.- As one of few dozen people with brain implants, James feels he is part of pioneering research pushing boundaries.
16.- James experiences tactile feedback from the robotic arm, with his mind stimulated to embody the artificial limb.
17.- Potential future applications include using a BCI to control robots for dangerous tasks while receiving sensory feedback.
18.- James' BCI allows faster reaction times compared to biological pathways, giving him an advantage in some tasks.
19.- James can multitask while using the BCI, controlling devices as seamlessly as typing or playing an instrument.
20.- Researchers are integrating BCIs with augmented reality and computer vision to enable more complex robotic arm control.
21.- In a top secret experiment, James is training to drive a car using only his brain-computer interface.
22.- James looks forward to driving again after 5 years and gaining more independence in his daily environment.
23.- The researchers believe BCIs will transition from lab experiments to real-world applications in the near future.
24.- While there is room for improvement, BCIs are nearly ready for daily use according to the Caltech researchers.
25.- Companies like Black Rock Neurotech are working to make BCIs an accessible reality for people who need them.
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