Elon Musk’s Neuralink company has revealed a new brain-computer interface (BCI) that it has been testing in monkeys. The BCI allows the monkeys to control a computer cursor with their minds.
The BCI is made up of a chip that is implanted in the monkey’s brain and a computer that receives signals from the chip. The chip has tiny electrodes that connect to the monkey’s neurons. The computer then interprets these signals and moves the cursor on the screen.
Neuralink says that the monkeys have been able to control the cursor with their minds with “high accuracy.” The company also says that the monkeys have been able to play video games with their minds.
Neuralink’s BCI is still in the early stages of development, but the company says that it has the potential to treat a variety of neurological disorders, such as paralysis and blindness. Neuralink also says that the BCI could eventually be used to allow people to control devices with their minds.
The implications of Neuralink’s BCI
Neuralink’s BCI has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the world around us. If the company is able to successfully develop the BCI and bring it to market, it could have a major impact on our lives.
The BCI could potentially be used to treat a variety of neurological disorders, such as paralysis and blindness. It could also be used to allow people to control devices with their minds, which could have a major impact on the way we work and live.
However, there are also some ethical concerns about Neuralink’s BCI. Some people worry that the technology could be used to control people’s minds or to create a “cyborg race.” It is important to carefully consider these concerns as Neuralink continues to develop its BCI.
The future of brain-computer interfaces
Neuralink’s BCI is just one example of the many brain-computer interfaces that are currently being developed. Other companies, such as Kernel and Synchron, are also working on BCIs that could be used to treat neurological disorders or to allow people to control devices with their minds.
The field of brain-computer interfaces is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with the world around us. It is an exciting time to be involved in this field, and I am eager to see what the future holds for BCIs.
