According to the researchers, the new sensor could have critical applications in the real world, most notably in healthcare. It could, for example, help people with disabilities control prosthetics or communicate. It may even be used in the field of consumer tech, such as smart glasses, hands-free phones, and computer control.
Other applications include the AR and virtual reality market, which would make for a more immersive, hands-free, intuitive user experience. The sensors could also be handy for rehabilitation, for example, stroke or injury recovery through neural feedback.