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12:04 a.m. M.
Saturday 29 August 2020
Books – Asim Al-Ansari:
Entrepreneur Elon Musk said his undercover neurotechnology company Neuralink will demonstrate a working device, which is supposed to be a brain-computer interface.
Musk has repeatedly spoken of his belief that brain-computer interface devices are essential in helping humans keep up with AI by enhancing our mental capabilities.
But his goal now is much simpler and that is to create an implantable device that allows people to control phones or computers with their minds.
In July, Musk announced updates on the progress of the process on August 28, and has now provided more details on what will be displayed, as the update includes the detection of a second-generation robot designed to connect the company’s technology to the brain, with a demonstration of neurons firing. In real time, although it is not clear exactly what he means.
The company wants to connect to the brain with flexible electrodes that are thinner than a human hair it calls threads, and current brain and computer interface devices use solid electrodes for this task, which can cause damage.
But introducing flexible electrodes is a more subtle task, and the company is now focused on building a robot-like sewing machine to get the job done.
And according to the Arab technical news portal, “Neuralink” hopes to make the brain-computer interface installation process non-invasive like LASIK eye surgery, thus eliminating the need for general anesthesia.
Musk has previously spoken of the need for a LASIK-like robotic process for a brain-computer interface to overcome the limitations and costs associated with the need for highly trained neurosurgeons.
In response to a question about the event, Musk said: The operation is still a long way from LASIK, but it could get very close in a few years.
Many scientists welcomed Musk’s entry into this medical field, due to the enormous potential of the brain-computer interface to help paralyzed and neurologically impaired people, and others cautioned that his claims about the future usefulness of these devices they are far from proven, and their progress schedules are excessive. optimism.
Neuralink said last year: “It will begin clinical trials in late 2020, but has not provided further updates on this goal.”
