DiscoverThe TED InterviewA brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley | TED Tech
A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley | TED Tech

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley | TED Tech

Update: 2022-09-014
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"What if you could control digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode -- an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits information directly from the brain, without the need for open surgery. Neurotech entrepreneur Tom Oxley describes the intricacies of this breakthrough technology, which is currently enrolling participants in human trials, as well as how it could help restore dignity to those with disabilities -- and transform the future of communication.



This is an episode of TED Tech. Stay tuned after the talk to hear host Sherrell Dorsey talk about the promise and potential of technology when it comes to serving one of humanity's greatest needs: connection. For more ideas on the intersection of tech and humanity, follow TED Tech wherever you're listening to this. "

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A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley | TED Tech

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley | TED Tech

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