Show Notes
Professor Tom Oxley In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Tom Oxley, CEO and co-founder of Synchron, a company pioneering brain-computer interface technology.
We discuss how Synchron’s Brain Computer Implant is helping people living with Motor Neurone Disease regain independence by enabling them to control digital devices using only their thoughts.
Tom explains the latest clinical developments, what the future holds for brain-computer interfaces, and why this technology has the potential to transform the lives of people living with paralysis.
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