Have you ever wished you could control your computer or phone with your mind?
Well, you may not have to wait too long for that to happen.
Billionaire entrepreneur and visionary Elon Musk has announced his brain chip startup. Neuralink For the first time, the device was successfully implanted in a human patient.
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Breakthrough advances in brain-computer interface technology
Earlier this month, Neuralink performed the first human implantation of a BCI in a volunteer patient. BCI is a device that can record, stimulate, and control the electrical activity of neurons in the brain, allowing users to control external devices or software with their thoughts.
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The patient, whose identity has not been revealed, received an implant in the area that controls brain movement. The implant consists of a tiny chip slightly larger than a U.S. quarter and ultrafine threads that can detect and transmit nerve signals.
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How the Neuralink brain chip works
The device is designed to replace a small chunk of the human skull and is designed to fit completely under a person's skin. Once the device is in place, 64 needle probes are inserted into the brain, allowing 1,024 two-way communication channels between the brain and the computer chip.
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Once a communication channel is established, the device can communicate from the human brain to an external device, essentially allowing a person to communicate with a device like an iPhone with just their mind. The device can also be charged wirelessly.
The device is currently clinical trialsThis is open to some individuals with quadriplegia due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or spinal cord injury. Musk said the first Neuralink product will be called Telepathy and will initially be used by people who have lost the ability to use their limbs. If you would like to find out if you are eligible to participate in an upcoming Neuralink clinical trial, you can log in and join our patient registry. here.
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How are human implant patients recovering?
According to Musk, the patient is recovering well and early results show that detection of neuron spikes is promising. This means that the implant can capture the electrical impulses that the brain uses to communicate with the body.
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How technology can improve the lives of people with neurological disorders
Neuralink’s technology It can make a difference in the lives of millions of people suffering from neurological diseases such as paralysis, ALS and stroke. BCIs can help you regain some of your lost abilities, such as moving, speaking, and typing. Neuralink also envisions a future where healthy people can use BCIs to improve cognitive and sensory abilities, such as memory, learning, or vision.
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Challenges and risks of Neuralink technology
Neuralink's goals are ambitious, but so are the risks. At least 42 people worldwide have received brain computer implants, but not all of them are as physically invasive as Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Four U.S. lawmakers have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk misled investors after veterinary records revealed that neural wiring experiments on monkeys led to debilitating health outcomes.
This technology raises important questions about safety, ethics, and impact. Nevertheless, Brainchip startups are ahead. Musk said that he would like to lead humans to a path of 'symbiosis with artificial intelligence' and that he would one day insert a chip into his brain.
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Kurt’s Key Takeaways
Neuralink is certainly a game-changer in the BCI space, but there are also many uncertainties ahead. Whether you're a fan of this technology or a skeptic, you have to admit that it's fascinating and worth exploring. But as it evolves, we need to carefully weigh the benefits and risks and ensure it is used in a responsible and ethical way.
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