SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 24, 2026Nautilus

Using Brain Waves to Translate Thoughts into Pictures

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Two physics students at Stevens Institute of Technology trained AI models to reconstruct images from brain wave recordings using affordable EEG headsets instead of expensive fMRI machines. Their goal is to eventually decode dreams, help paralyzed patients communicate, and improve PTSD therapy — though surveillance risks remain a concern.

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