ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, hasn’t stopped one artist in Tokyo from taking to the stage to perform with eye movements, AI and brain signals. Masatane Muto, also known as EYE VDJ MASA, uses those signals to control music, visuals, robotic arms and an AI-synthesised voice. He performed at MOVE Fes., a music and technology event he founded to raise awareness of ALS and show how people living with the disease can keep creating. (AP video shot by: Mayuko Ono)
Eye and brainwave tech help artist with ALS find new stage as DJ
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, hasn’t stopped one artist in Tokyo from taking to the stage to perform with eye movements, AI and brain signals. Masatane Muto, also known as EYE VDJ MASA, uses those signals to control music, visuals, robotic arms and an AI-synthesised voice. He performed at MOVE Fes., a music and technology event he founded to raise awareness of ALS and show how people living with the disease can keep creating. (AP video shot by: Mayuko Ono)