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Since its release, Apple Vision Pro has been discussed a lot in the context of entertainment and work, but its most meaningful long term use case might be happening in healthcare. A new clinical study from Cognixion is using Vision Pro to learn more about how people living with conditions such as ALS, spinal cord injuries, or stroke related impairments can communicate using a combination of brain signals, eye tracking, and AI.

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“Apple has set a global standard by making accessibility integral to every device, and Apple Vision Pro extends that commitment to spatial computing,” said Andreas Forsland, CEO of Cognixion. “By exploring how Cognixion’s non invasive BCI technology and AI applications can work with Apple’s accessibility features, we hope to unlock new levels of independence and connection for people living with ALS, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. Our focus is on improving lives today without requiring surgery or tethered systems.”

Cognixion’s clinical study, which runs through April 2026, focuses on people living with ALS, spinal cord injuries, and stroke related speech impairments. More than 14 million people in the U.S. live with neurological conditions that limit communication. The device used in the study is not yet FDA cleared and is not for sale but the findings could shape how accessibility technology and communication evolve in the coming years.

Why Apple Vision Pro?

Vision Pro’s design choices make it uniquely suited for this kind of innovation in healthcare. Its high resolution video passthrough allows patients to see and interact with the real world while using digital overlays for communication. I have always believed AR would have a larger long term impact than VR, and the combination of Apple’s hardware, software, and accessibility APIs gives researchers a ready made environment. With Apple handling what it does best, Cognixion can focus on advancing its EEG and AI systems without reinventing an operating system or the interface around it.

Cognixion specializes in noninvasive brain computer interfaces, and the company’s Nucleus technology reads electrical activity from the brain through sensors in an EEG headset. When paired with Apple Vision Pro, those signals can be translated into commands or interactions that happen inside Apple’s spatial computing environment. Vision Pro’s accessibility framework is critical to this, and I believe much of the work Apple has done on accessibility over the years has built the foundation for this progress. Core features like Eye Tracking, Dwell Control, AssistiveTouch, and Switch Control make it possible for someone with limited or no motor control to navigate and select items without touching a button or speaking a word.

Beyond the hardware itself, I think more people are beginning to understand how deeply this technology can impact everyone. I have learned a lot from reading Steven Aquino’s work over the years. He consistently highlights how every new version of iOS, macOS, and every new device release has meaningful implications for people who rely on accessibility and assistive technologies. His writing is a reminder that accessibility is not a niche feature but something that makes Apple’s products better for everyone.

Vision Pro’s role in this study shows how Apple continues to influence entire industries without directly entering them. Apple did not design Vision Pro as a medical device, but the accessibility framework it built into visionOS is making serious medical research possible. That is the outcome of a company that has spent decades refining hardware and software integration around privacy, security, and human design.

Wrapping up

Cognixion’s work with Vision Pro feels like chapter one in a much larger story about the future of computing and how everyone uses technology. It suggests a world where technology becomes not just the way we connect with people, but actually unlocks the ability to communicate for everyone. It also reinforces that Apple’s most meaningful innovations are not always the ones that grab the biggest headlines. Sometimes, they are the quiet features that make life better for the people who need them most. We are probably overestimating the next 12 months but vastly underestimating the next 12 years.

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