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Long-Term Use Becomes the Test of a Useful Interface
From From Brain Signals to Digital Speech: The Evolution of Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Clinical Research
Long-Term Use Becomes the Test of a Useful Interface
A participant with ALS used an implanted speech interface for thousands of hours, shifting attention from one-off performance records to durability and daily independence.
NewTqnia Laboratory speed alone does not make a medical device useful. Extended use tests signal stability, recalibration, hardware reliability, caregiver burden and whether communication remains meaningful in ordinary life. Current systems are still investigational, surgery carries risk, and broad clinical access will require regulatory evidence and support infrastructure.
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