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Single Brain Implant Decodes Speech and Gestures Together in Paralysis Study

A Nature Neuroscience study used a single high-density brain implant to decode attempted speech and upper-body gestures in parallel from people with paralysis. The outputs drove a virtual avatar and displayed speech as text, while context-inclusive training improved decoding across isolated and simultaneous tasks.

2026-09-15T03:08:04+05:30
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Brain implant decodes speech and gestures in real time

Researchers used a 253-electrode cortical implant and artificial intelligence to decode intended speech and gestures simultaneously in two people with severe paralysis. The proof-of-concept system displayed words as text and represented gestures through a personalised animated avatar.

2026-09-14T23:40:05+05:30