What It's Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years

"Initially, Gorham used his brain-computer interface for single clicks, Oxley says. Then he moved on to multi-clicks and eventually sliding control, which is akin to turning up a volume knob. Now he can move a computer cursor, an example of 2D control-horizontal and vertical movements within a two-dimensional plane."

"Gorham directly contributed to the development of Switch Control, a new accessibility feature Apple announced last year that allows brain-computer interface users the ability to control iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro with their thoughts."

"In a video demonstration shown at an Nvidia conference last year in San Jose, California, Gorham demonstrates using his implant to play music from a smart speaker, turn on a fan, adjust his lights, activate an automatic pet feeder, and run a robotic vacuum in his home in Melbourne, Australia."

Rodney Gorham uses a brain-computer interface implant that has evolved from basic single-click functionality to sophisticated multi-dimensional control. He can now operate computer cursors with 2D movements, control smart home devices, and interact with Apple products through thought alone. His implant directly contributed to Apple's Switch Control accessibility feature. Synchron's field clinical engineer Zafar Faraz visits Gorham twice weekly to monitor device performance, troubleshoot issues, and gather data on interface capabilities. Through extensive experimentation, Gorham has demonstrated the ability to multitask across devices, play games, and even control a robotic arm remotely located miles away, continuously expanding the boundaries of brain-computer interface applications.

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