California-based Sabi is building a wearable beanie designed to read brain activity and convert thoughts directly into written text. The technology could represent a major step toward brain-computer interfaces becoming mainstream consumer devices.
Sabi's thought-to-text beanie uses neural sensors embedded in the wearable to detect electrical signals from the brain. The device then processes this data through machine learning algorithms to decode intended words and translate them to text on a connected screen or app.
The application extends beyond convenience. Such technology could assist people with paralysis or speech impediments by providing alternative communication channels. Researchers have demonstrated similar brain-computer interface concepts in laboratory settings, but Sabi aims to package the capability into an accessible wearable format.
The startup joins a growing field of companies exploring neural interfaces. Others include Neuralink, which has tested implantable brain chips, and various research institutions developing non-invasive alternatives.
Sabi has not announced a release date or pricing for its beanie. The company continues refining accuracy rates and user experience before wider commercialization.
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