It really makes it seem real that in the future one of these devices could restore fluent conversation, reliable, accurate, fluent conversation to someone with paralysis. do not be afraid to ask the questions. another american study used similar technology on a woman severely paralysed by a stroke. the researchers were able to convert her brain activity while attempting to talk into words spoken by an avatar on a screen. thanks for stopping by. former rugby league player rob burrow, who has mnd, recorded his voice before he lost the ability to speak and now uses his eyes to pick out words and ...