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David Brandman
Coverage of David Brandman in the Nexus archive.
- AI and brain-computer interface allow speechless ALS patient to work a full-time job
A brain-computer interface (BCI) system developed by the University of California, Davis, and the BrainGate coalition has enabled Casey Harrell, an ALS patient, to communicate and work full-time since 2023. The system translates brain activity into speech with high accuracy, allowing Harrell to engage in daily conversations and professional tasks despite paralysis.
- This man with ALS is “the first power user” of a brain implant that lets him speak
Casey Harrell, a man with ALS, has used a brain-computer interface (BCI) for over 3,800 hours to communicate, surf the web, and work independently. The implant, developed by a UC Davis research team, decodes neural activity into speech and was detailed in a study published in Nature Medicine.