Post by M. Hawbaker on Nov 12, 2023 12:13:56 GMT
Thousands of people have reportedly shown interest in participating in the FDA-approved human trials of the brain-computer interface developed by Elon Musk’s Neuralink. Test participants will have a computer chip installed in their brain, and can only hope for better results than Musk’s test monkeys, many of which suffered a gruesome fate.
Business Insider reports that Neuralink, the brain-computer interface startup co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016, has seen a surge in public interest for its upcoming human trials. A recent report indicates that thousands have lined up to be part of the trials, which involve the implantation of a brain chip, referred to by Musk as a “Fitbit in your skull.” This development follows the FDA’s approval for Neuralink to commence human trials, after initially rejecting its bid over safety concerns.
Neuralink’s ambitious project aims to create a symbiosis between humans and machines, allowing for direct communication and control via thought. While the initial focus is on aiding individuals with neurological disorders, such as those with paralysis due to spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the long-term vision extends to broader applications including message sending or game playing using only thoughts.
The process involves a craniectomy — the removal of a portion of the skull — followed by the insertion of the brain chip and an ultra-thin array of about 64 threads by a robot. These threads, thinner than a strand of human hair, would then interface with the brain. The chip, designed to sit behind the ear, would replace the portion of the skull that is removed during the operation.
Despite the high interest, Neuralink has yet to implant its device in a human. The company has set a target to operate on 11 people next year and over 22,000 by 2030. Prior to human trials, Neuralink has conducted implantation surgeries on animal test subjects, including pigs and monkeys, using the robot designed for the procedure. Elon Musk has been pushing for the robot to operate faster and for surgeries to be performed without human assistance, highlighting his urgency to advance in this field.
www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/11/11/thousands-line-up-for-the-chance-to-get-elon-musks-neuralink-chip-installed-in-their-brain/?fbclid=IwAR2sddqyaY6r5O8Qj4lF724g6jYvpX2tg794sHcG-HDzkJqcyDj6EUrp3sw
Business Insider reports that Neuralink, the brain-computer interface startup co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016, has seen a surge in public interest for its upcoming human trials. A recent report indicates that thousands have lined up to be part of the trials, which involve the implantation of a brain chip, referred to by Musk as a “Fitbit in your skull.” This development follows the FDA’s approval for Neuralink to commence human trials, after initially rejecting its bid over safety concerns.
Neuralink’s ambitious project aims to create a symbiosis between humans and machines, allowing for direct communication and control via thought. While the initial focus is on aiding individuals with neurological disorders, such as those with paralysis due to spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the long-term vision extends to broader applications including message sending or game playing using only thoughts.
The process involves a craniectomy — the removal of a portion of the skull — followed by the insertion of the brain chip and an ultra-thin array of about 64 threads by a robot. These threads, thinner than a strand of human hair, would then interface with the brain. The chip, designed to sit behind the ear, would replace the portion of the skull that is removed during the operation.
Despite the high interest, Neuralink has yet to implant its device in a human. The company has set a target to operate on 11 people next year and over 22,000 by 2030. Prior to human trials, Neuralink has conducted implantation surgeries on animal test subjects, including pigs and monkeys, using the robot designed for the procedure. Elon Musk has been pushing for the robot to operate faster and for surgeries to be performed without human assistance, highlighting his urgency to advance in this field.
www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/11/11/thousands-line-up-for-the-chance-to-get-elon-musks-neuralink-chip-installed-in-their-brain/?fbclid=IwAR2sddqyaY6r5O8Qj4lF724g6jYvpX2tg794sHcG-HDzkJqcyDj6EUrp3sw
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