The studys machine learning algorithms were able to recognize 50 words and convert these into real-time sentences.

Researchers have high hopes that such research eventually could translate into practical benefits for patients.

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Elon Musks Neuralink companyhas been making advances in BCIs.

Neuralinks monkeys have also learned to play the video gamePongsimply through thought, with significant effect and accuracy.

Chang said the trial would be expanded to include more participants affected by severe paralysis and communication deficits.

But the acceleration of BCI goes hand-in-hand with machine learning, Lewis said.

“Users will need to train an software before it matches with their expectations.”