Hey there! 📣 Have you ever imagined controlling a computer or playing video games just by thinking? 🧠💻 Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it’s becoming a reality!
This week, a company called Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk (you know, the Tesla and SpaceX guy! 🚀), got approval from Canada to start testing their brain chip implants on people. But what does that mean?
Neuralink has created a tiny device that can be implanted into the brain. This device helps people who can’t move their arms and legs (that’s called quadriplegia) to control computers and other devices just by thinking about it! Imagine moving a cursor or typing messages without touching anything.
In the United States, two brave patients have already tried this technology. The first person, named Noland, received his implant in January. Guess what he’s been up to? He’s been playing video games 🎮, surfing the internet 🌐, and even using social media—all through his thoughts!
The second patient got the implant in August. While they want to keep their identity private, they’ve been using the chip to learn 3D design and, of course, play more video games!
Elon Musk shared that the second patient’s implant has 400 working electrodes. Think of electrodes like tiny wires that help read brain signals. The more electrodes, the better the device can understand thoughts.
Neuralink isn’t stopping there! They plan to include eight more participants in their trials by the end of the year.
So, why is this so important? For people who can’t move their bodies, this technology could be life-changing. It gives them a new way to communicate and interact with the world.
But that’s not all! Neuralink is also working on helping people who have lost their vision. They’re exploring ways to use their implants to restore sight. How amazing is that? 👀✨
It’s incredible to see how technology and science are coming together to help people. Who knows what other cool inventions we’ll see in the future?
Stay curious and keep dreaming big! 🌟
Reference(s):
Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip implant trials
cgtn.com
