Brain Computer Interfaces

Could these  methods be used beyond the hands-free enhancement?   Could they be used to replace or enhance human interaction when mentally disabled?   Presented on the site as technical augmentation, for computing platforms, but why not more generally?   The ultimate kind of augmented reality.

Extensive details at the Neurable site.

"...Neurable builds brain-computer interfaces for next-generation computing platforms ...

Imagine your mind in mixed reality. ... 

Neurable’s vision is to create a world without limitations. Our revolutionary brain-computer interface allows people to control software and devices using only their brain activity.

Immersive computing requires a new approach to human-computer interaction. Neurable designs software and solutions that function as a natural extension of our brains, creating new possibilities for human empowerment.

Our approach is science-driven and cross disciplinary, incorporating elements of neuroscience, biology, statistics, machine learning and design to create the ultimate user interface. With Neurable, mixed reality can finally achieve its full potential.  ...."

Mind Reading, Hands-free Augmentation

A long term goal, hands-free interaction with the Internet.   I got a demo if this kind of thing a decade ago, and it didn't really work.  Is it here now?  Ideal use to drive an assistant.  The ultimate augmentation?

Mind-reading headset lets you Google just with your thoughts
A mind-reading device can answer questions in your head. It works by picking up signals sent from your brain when you think about saying something    By Chelsea Whyte

SILENTLY think of a question and I will answer it. That might sound like a magic trick, but it is the promise of AlterEgo, a headset that lets you speak to a computer without ever uttering a sound. It’s not quite a mind reader, but it is close.

The device brings us a step closer to a world where we can interact seamlessly with machines using only our thoughts. AlterEgo’s creators believe that rather than embarrassingly saying things like “OK Google” or “Hey Siri” and then …"

And more on this   ....

Mind-reading tech is here (and more useful than you think!)  in Computerworld 
Reading brain waves was useless until A.I. got involved. Now mind reading has real-world, practical applications.      By Mike Elgan ..... "

See also the company Neurable for an example of potential implementations ...