‘Multifunctional’ brain implant translates speech and gestures in real time
September 16, 2026

(Nature) – A neural device uses artificial intelligence to read brain activity for intended words and gestures simultaneously.
Human communication relies on more than just talking; we nod, shrug, move our hands and point with our fingers. For people with severe paralysis, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) can convey intended speech or movement. Now, researchers have shown that a single brain implant can do both at once. (Read More)