Neuralink, an implant capable of connecting directly to brain neurons, reading, interpreting, and even writing back signals, has received FDA approval for its second brain chip surgery.
Founded by Elon Musk, the company started recruiting potential participants for its first clinical trial last year, aiming to bring this technology to individuals with ALS, spinal cord injuries, or other conditions causing quadriplegia. Neuralink stated that it plans to complete the second brain chip surgery in June and has received over a thousand applications to participate in the trial.
The First Neuralink Patient Experienced Issues
After the first surgery, the Neuralink device malfunctioned, with reports indicating slower response detection. Neuralink seems to have found a solution to this problem. The first person to receive the brain implant, Arbaugh, recently told Bloomberg in an interview that he has regained most of his abilities thanks to software updates. The company shared clips of Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the neck down, playing chess, controlling a music player app, and performing other activities.
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What is the Neuralink Brain Chip?
The Neuralink brain chip is an implant that can connect directly to brain neurons, read, interpret, and even write back signals. This technology consists of a small, high-precision implant placed in the brain. The brain chip can read brain activities and convert this information into digital signals by connecting directly to brain cells.
This allows brain signals to communicate directly with computers, prosthetics, and other electronic devices. Neuralink’s brain chip is seen as groundbreaking technology, especially in treating neurological disorders, controlling prosthetics, and human-machine interaction.
The potential applications of the brain chip are extensive. It offers significant promise for treating neurological diseases, spinal cord injuries, and conditions causing quadriplegia. By reading and interpreting brain signals directly, the chip can help individuals who have lost motor function regain control and operate prosthetic limbs naturally.
Additionally, this technology enables people to interact with computers and other digital devices directly through brain signals, making user interfaces more natural and efficient. The ultimate goal of the Neuralink brain chip is to enhance the potential of the human brain and treat neurological disorders.
