Neuralink rival Synchron enables thought-controlled Apple Vision Pro for ALS patient

Synchron, known for its brain-computer interface technology, has enabled a man with ALS to control an Apple Vision Pro using his thoughts. This is the first time such technology has been used with the Apple headset.

Mark, a 64-year-old with ALS, can now move a cursor, play solitaire, watch videos, and send messages using a brain-computer interface (BCI). The BCI was implanted in his brain and lets him control the device by thinking about movements.

Synchron chose the Apple Vision Pro because it blends reality with digital content, making users feel connected to the real world. This technology could greatly improve the lives of people with paralysis, allowing them to interact with devices in new ways.