ScienceBrain implant reportedly lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at once via an avatar
New Scientist reports that a new, larger implant enabled both abilities simultaneously. Previous implants had allowed people with paralysis to either speak or move.
TLDR
People with paralysis were able to speak and gesture simultaneously through an avatar using a new, larger brain implant, New Scientist reports. The outlet describes a shift from previous implants, which enabled either speech or movement.
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Brain implant reportedly lets people with paralysis speak and gesture at once via an avatar
New Scientist reports that a new, larger implant enabled both abilities simultaneously. Previous implants had allowed people with paralysis to either speak or move.
TLDR
People with paralysis were able to speak and gesture simultaneously through an avatar using a new, larger brain implant, New Scientist reports. The outlet describes a shift from previous implants, which enabled either speech or movement.