Apple Working on Brain-Controlled iPhone With Synchron [Report]

Apple is diving into brain-computer interfaces, teaming up with Synchron to pioneer technology that lets users control iPhones and other devices with their thoughts, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This move aims to enhance accessibility for those with severe physical limitations.The technology targets individuals with conditions like spinal cord injuries or ALS, who cannot use their hands. Apple is collaborating with Synchron, a company that produces a stent-like implant called the Stentrode. This device, inserted in a vein on the brain's motor cortex, has 16 electrodes that capture brain signals and translate them into actions like selecting icons on a screen. The system integrates with Apple's switch control feature, which supports alternative input methods.Mark Jackson, an ALS patient and early tester, has used the Stentrode to control his iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro headset. He experienced a virtual reality simulation of standing on a Swiss Alps mountain, despite being unable to travel from his Pittsburgh home. Jackson noted the technology's early stage, explaining that navigation is slower than traditional inputs since it cannot yet replicate mouse or touchscreen interactions.Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 13, 2025 - 17:48

Apple Working on Brain-Controlled iPhone With Synchron [Report]

Apple is diving into brain-computer interfaces, teaming up with Synchron to pioneer technology that lets users control iPhones and other devices with their thoughts, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This move aims to enhance accessibility for those with severe physical limitations.

The technology targets individuals with conditions like spinal cord injuries or ALS, who cannot use their hands. Apple is collaborating with Synchron, a company that produces a stent-like implant called the Stentrode. This device, inserted in a vein on the brain's motor cortex, has 16 electrodes that capture brain signals and translate them into actions like selecting icons on a screen. The system integrates with Apple's switch control feature, which supports alternative input methods.

Mark Jackson, an ALS patient and early tester, has used the Stentrode to control his iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro headset. He experienced a virtual reality simulation of standing on a Swiss Alps mountain, despite being unable to travel from his Pittsburgh home. Jackson noted the technology's early stage, explaining that navigation is slower than traditional inputs since it cannot yet replicate mouse or touchscreen interactions.

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