Apple Vision Pro may help people with brain or spinal injuries
Previous pilot programs have seen the Apple Vision Pro controlled by a brain/computer interface surgically implanted in a patient. But now Santa Barbara-based research firm Cognixion hopes to leverage Apple’s existing accessibility features to give such control without invasive brain surgery.
“Apple has set a global standard by making accessibility integral to every device, and Apple Vision Pro extends that commitment to spatial computing,” Andreas Forsland, CEO of Cognixion, said in a statement.”By exploring how Cognixion’s non-invasive BCI [brain/computer interface] technology and AI applications can work with Apple’s accessibility features, we hope to unlock new levels of independence and connection for people living with ALS, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries.”