Boston startup AlterEgo has unveiled a groundbreaking wearable device that enables users to communicate silently with machines through neuromuscular signal detection. The technology builds upon MIT Media Lab research from 2018, offering a non-invasive alternative to brain implants. This innovation could revolutionize how humans interact with AI systems and assist those with speech impairments.
- Uses electromyography (EMG) technology to detect neuromuscular signals in face and throat during internal verbalization
- Provides private communication through bone-conduction audio without requiring spoken words or visible movement
- Distinguishes itself from brain-reading interfaces by only capturing intentional motor signals, enhancing user privacy protection
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