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Brain-Computer Interface Lets ALS Patients Type at 60 Characters Per Minute
A brain-computer interface device from a leading neurotech company has received regulatory approval, enabling ALS patients to communicate via text at 60 characters per minute—approaching normal typing speed.
Device Information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Cortical electrode array |
| Implantation | Minimally invasive procedure |
| Implant location | Motor cortex |
| Wireless transmission | Yes |
| Battery life | 7 days |
Performance Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Text output speed | 60 characters/minute |
| Accuracy | 94% |
| Training time | 2 hours |
| Vocabulary | 100,000 words |
How It Works
Patient imagines writing a letter
↓ Motor cortex neuron signals
Implanted electrodes capture signals
↓ AI model decodes signal pattern
Identify user's intended character
↓ Output text
Real-time display + speech synthesis
Intended Users
- ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) patients
- High-level spinal cord injury patients
- Locked-in syndrome patients
Pricing and Access
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Device cost | ¥500,000 |
| Surgery cost | ¥150,000 |
| Insurance coverage | Under review |
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