Meta is creating a wristband that allows users to operate a computer through hand gestures, including moving a cursor and sending messages. Utilizing surface electromyography (sEMG), the device detects muscle-generated electrical signals to interpret user intentions even before actions are performed. This technology aims to assist individuals with motor disabilities, particularly those with spinal cord injuries. Unlike other invasive solutions, Meta's wristband offers a non-invasive means of interaction and works effectively without the need for surgical procedures, presenting a simpler alternative to brain chip implants like Neuralink.
Meta's wristband employs a technique called surface electromyography (sEMG), which detects electrical signals generated by muscle activity to interpret user movements, as explained in a research paper published in the journal Nature.
The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities.
Even people with complete hand paralysis still exhibit some muscle activity. As a result, the device is able to interpret their intended actions.
The wristband is a simpler alternative to other projects, such as Elon Musk's Neuralink, which aims to implant brain chips in individuals with severe paralysis.
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