In the course of scientific and technological development, every innovation is an exploration of the unknown world. A recent development of a technology from the University of Technology Sydney that decodes thoughts in the brain and converts them into text is not only a major breakthrough in neuroscience and artificial intelligence, but also opens up new possibilities for understanding how the brain works and improving the way we live.
The results of this study were selected as the focus of the NEUIPS conference**. Neurips is the top annual conference in the field of artificial intelligence and machine Xi, showcasing the world's leading research results. This is the first time that discrete coding technology has been incorporated into the brain-to-text translation process, introducing an innovative neural decoding method. Another feature of the combination technology with large language models is the integration with large language models, which not only opens up new research areas in the fields of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, but also provides a wider range of possibilities for future technology applications.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordingIn this study, participants wore a special EEG hat that recorded EEG activity on their scalp as they read passages of text silently. The advantage of this method is that it is non-invasive, making the technology easier to popularize and apply.
AI Model DEW**e, developed by researchers, is at the heart of the technology. It is capable of converting EEG signals into words and sentences. Dew**e identifies and decodes specific signals and patterns in the brain by analyzing and Xi large amounts of EEG data. The complexity of this process lies in the highly variable EEG signals and the differences between individuals.
Currently, the technology has a translation accuracy rate of about 40%, and researchers are working to improve it to a level close to that of traditional language translation or speech recognition programs, i.e., close to 90%.
Helping people who can't speak: This technology is especially useful for helping people who can't speak due to illness or injury, such as stroke or paralysis. It provides these groups of people with a whole new way of communicating and can greatly improve their quality of life.
Another major application of human-computer interaction technology is in the field of human-computer interaction, such as for operating bionic arms or robots. The seamless and intuitive nature of this interaction provides a new perspective on the future of human-machine collaboration.
However, this technology also faces some challenges, such as signal noise, individual differences, and environmental interference. But as technology advances, these issues are expected to be solved. This technology from the University of Technology Sydney not only demonstrates the close integration of artificial intelligence and neuroscience, but also provides us with a whole new way of understanding and using the brain. In the future, this technology could be the key to changing the way we interact with the world.
In the ocean of science and technology, every innovation is a deep-sea dive, and every breakthrough is a treasure discovery. Let's look forward to more possibilities brought by this technology and more convenience and fun to our lives. Let's explore the mysteries of the brain, reveal the secrets of the mind, and open up a new future!
University of Sydney:It is one of the top research universities in the world. Located in Australia, its research capabilities are evident in a number of areas, including basic science, clinical medicine and public health. In the Times Higher Education World Rankings, the University of Technology Sydney is ranked 60th out of 1,904 universities worldwide. Their researchers are recognized as a field leader in the 2023 Clarivate High Citation Investigators list. It also has world-class facilities and a multidisciplinary centre that supports research.
UTS' research projects cover a wide range of areas, from improving the lives of children with juvenile arthritis, to developing technology that allows blind people to play table tennis with sound, to agricultural robotics to help farmers. The results of his research have had a profound impact on a global scale.