US Company Synchron's Non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface Controls Apple VisionPro with No Serious Adverse Reactions for a Year
TapTechNews October 1st news, the US brain-computer interface company Synchron announced that its developed non-invasive brain-computer interface has successfully achieved controlling devices such as Apple VisionPro, and there have been no serious adverse reactions in clinical trials for a consecutive year.
The brain-computer interface is a cutting-edge technology that has received much attention in the current consumer market. Synchron's minimally invasive brain implant device has started clinical trials since 2022 and gradually expanded from controlling iPhones and iPads to controlling Apple VisionPro.
According to the press release issued by Synchron, all six patients implanted with the brain-computer interface did not have any serious adverse events related to the device that would lead to death or worsening of permanent disability within one year after the operation. The implanted device basically did not cause any problems and was able to steadily obtain brain signals related to motor intention, and there would be no situation of unstable or inconsistent results.
According to TapTechNews' understanding, this study named COMMAND is the first FDA-approved permanent implant brain-computer interface trial. Unlike other brain implants that require risky invasive surgeries, Synchron's implant is connected through the jugular vein via minimally invasive intravascular surgery.
The goal of such implants is to enable severely brain-injured patients with paralysis caused by diseases such as stroke to restore the ability to independently perform certain functional activities to a certain extent. All patients participating in the initial trial suffered from severe chronic bilateral upper limb paralysis and did not show any improvement after treatment.
After installation and normal operation, the brain-computer interface can interpret the signals and convert these signals into actions such as moving the cursor or clicking, so that it can control iPhones, iPads, smart home appliances or Apple VisionPro.