Experts Predict Mind-Controlled Devices May Be Common by 2040s

The progress in smartbrain technology hints at a shift where conventional interfaces take a backseat to a new era of mind-controlled devices.

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Experts predict that by 2040, people will control smart devices with their thoughts due to advancements in ’smartbrain' technology.

A smartbrain, or Brain-Machine Interface (BMI), is a wearable or implanted device that directly links the human brain to smart devices like phones, computers, and robotic limbs.