Scientists in Australia have created the first-ever mind-reading helmet that allows users to transmit their thoughts into text.
The words ‘mind-reading helmet instantly’ make you think of one person, Professor Charles Xavier. Or is that just us? The Marvel mutant and leader of the X-Men is a renowned telepath who empowers his already potent gift with a machine called Cerebro. While that technology is still a little far out, the future is here and it’s really cool.
What is the mind-reading helmet and how does it work?
Scientists at the University of Technology Sydney use AI to read brainwaves of thoughts and translate them into readable text. The creators say that among its many applications, it could be used to help people communicate after having a stroke.
A demonstration video showed a man sitting in front of the screen with a futuristic helmet on his head.
One example asked the guinea pig to picture the following sentence: “Good afternoon! I hope you’re doing well. I’ll start with a cappuccino, please, with an extra shot of espresso.”
The helmet then translates the sentence using an AI model called DeWave, with the screen now displaying, “translating the brainwaves into a text response.”
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“Afternoon! You well? Cappuccino, Xtra shot. Espresso,” the screen then displayed, which is actually pretty close to the original sentence. Of the 29 people first used in the study, there was a 40% accuracy rate.
While this is still worlds away from Professor X’s levels of mind reading, the science is definitely heading in the right direction.
Scientists say the mind-reading helmet is a big breakthrough
While previous mind-reading devices, like Elon Musk’s, required a pre-installed microchip in the brain, this new version could revolutionise the technology going forward.
Lead researcher professor Chin-Teng Lin said: “This research represents a pioneering effort in translating raw EEG waves directly into language, marking a significant breakthrough in the field.
“It is the first to incorporate discrete encoding techniques in the brain-to-text translation process, introducing an innovative approach to neural decoding.
“The integration with large language models is also opening new frontiers in neuroscience and AI.”
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