The End Of Knowledge - Vault 4/94 - AI For Good - 2024 - Revolutionizing accessibility: Next-gen brain-machine interfaces unveiled

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Resume:

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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