To be able to manage important aspects of my environment and control access to entertainment gives me back the independence that I’m losing.”

A man with ALS became the first person to control an Amazon Alexa with his thoughts via an implanted brain-computer interface.

Without any means of physical effort, an ALS patient was able to control devices with the help of a brain chip. This allows him to access Alexa.

The patient could make video calls, play music, stream shows, control smart home devices, shop online, and read books by using his mind to direct Alexa.

Synchron is one of several companies working to make brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a reality. Earlier this summer, Synchron revealed one of its study participants could use the Apple Vision Pro VR headset thanks to the Synchron implant.

A 64-year-old ALS patient successfully controlled Alexa using his thoughts through a brain implant, allowing him to perform tasks like making video calls, playing music, and operating smart home devices.

An ALS patient manipulated Amazon's Alexa through a brain implant, enabling him to control devices and stream shows mentally. This advancement illustrates the potential of brain-computer interfaces to provide independence to those with degenerative diseases,