Scientist Develop First Mind-Reading Helmet That Can Write What You Think

The scientists also stated that this advancement is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive and easily transportable as compared to Elon Musk's Neuralink

Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney's GrapheneX-UTS Human-centric Artificial Intelligence Centre have created a portable, non-invasive device that can translate silent thoughts into text, a first for the world. This invention can help people who suffer from illnesses or injuries that prevent them from speaking, such as paralysis or a stroke, to communicate with others. It might also make smooth communication possible between humans and machines, which would be useful for controlling robots or bionic arms.

According to the press release, participants in the study read texts silently while donning a cap that used an electroencephalogram (EEG) to capture electrical activity in their brains through their scalps. The moment the sensors detect that a participant is thinking, they begin to function and send them a random text. It records their brain waves while they mentally read the sentences, and then it translates those waves into a different text that looks quite similar to the original. Further, EEG recordings use a smart artificial intelligence model called DeWave to transform the results and recordings into text, giving users a unique mind-reading experience.

According to a video shared by the university, in one of the tests, a participant was asked to think "Good afternoon! I hope you're doing well. "I'll start with a cappuccino, please, with an extra shot of espresso." A screen displayed the AI at work turning the brainwaves into a written response after a short while. The result was, "Afternoon! You well? Cappuccino, Xtra shot. Espresso."