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Nashua teen builds $1,800 device that turns brain signals to speech

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A 17-year-old student named Ameya Kharade developed a $1,800 non-invasive brain-computer interface called HALO-Vox to help individuals with speech loss communicate.

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  • Ameya Kharade created HALO-Vox to translate brain activity into speech using consumer-grade hardware.
  • The system bypasses the need for expensive, invasive brain surgery by identifying the intent of a person's brain signals.
  • Trials demonstrated that the technology can produce messages significantly faster than conventional non-invasive spelling methods.
  • The developer has open-sourced the project and co-founded a company called Lucen to increase its accessibility.
  • This technology aims to restore communication for individuals with conditions like ALS and paralysis without requiring high costs.

What to watch next

  • Continued performance of HALO-Vox in future human trials
  • Scalability of the open-source technology for global use
  • Development of further applications for the Six Laws of Intent Resolution

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Named United States · Nashua · New Hampshire · Ameya Kharade · Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes · HALO-Vox · Lucen · Newsnet Los Angeles · Society for Science

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