Mind Reading Computer System May Help People With Locked-In Syndrome

The video explores the challenges faced by locked-in syndrome patients who are fully conscious but unable to move or communicate. Supported by the National Science Foundation, neuroscientist Frank Gunther and his team are developing brain-machine interfaces to help these patients communicate. By using EEG caps to read brain signals, patients can control computers and speech synthesizers, enabling them to interact with the world. The video also demonstrates how brain waves can control robots, highlighting the potential of technology to improve the lives of locked-in patients.

What role does the visual cortex play in the experiments conducted by Shawn Lorenz?

What potential does technology hold for locked-in patients according to Gunther?