Watch: University Students Help Bjorn Formosa Control A Computer Using His Mind

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ALS Malta founder Bjorn Formosa has shared a glimpse into a project that could one day transform how people living with conditions like ALS communicate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)In a video posted to social media, Bjorn is seen meeting a group of University of Malta students working on NeuroBCI, an innovative brain-computer interface project that aims to allow users to control a computer using only their brain activity.“These students are using technology to help me, and people like me, control a computer using nothing but our minds.” Bjorn wrote.The footage shows the students fitting Bjorn with a specialised headset that captures brain signals and translates them into commands that can be interpreted by a computer system.While still in development, the technology is designed to help people living with severe physical disabilities communicate and interact with digital devices without relying on traditional methods of input.The project is part of NeuroBCI, a €255,000 initiative funded by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation and developed in collaboration with the University of Malta.According to the project team, testing with users is a crucial part of the development process. The insights gathered from people like Bjorn will help researchers understand what works, what can be improved and how the technology can become more practical for everyday use.For Bjorn, who has spent the last decade turning his ALS diagnosis into a mission to improve the lives of others, the project represents another example of how innovation can create new possibilities for people living with neurological conditions.As development continues, the students hope to further refine the technology and bring it one step closer to helping those who need it most.How much potential do you see in NeuroBCI?•