After several years of development and testing, Neural link was implemented in the first human patient, a quadriplegic person who underwent brain surgery to be able to implement the chip which allows you to connect your brain directly with a computing device. This project received a lot of criticism for the different phases it went through in its development, among other things, rumors that this brain implant killed several monkeys.
Controlling a computer with your mind is now possible
While this sounds like something from a Cyberpunk-themed dystopian game, we’re getting closer to seeing and experiencing how brain implants work, although it’s clear that development is still in testing, it wouldn’t be not strange that in a few years we would start to see more people joining the different projects related to the implementation of a chip in the brain.
It is difficult to take a position on this type of situation, because ultimately, if we think about the risks of having a chip integrated into the brain It is normal that we think that such technology should not exist, but in the end, as seen in the video that was published Neural linkIf we take into account the uses it may have in helping people who, for example, cannot move most of their body, it is normal that we are faced with a dilemma as to whether it whether or not to support this type of project.
Currently, the first user to whom this system has been incorporated is able to create a mental image to move with the mind what would be a “virtual” mouse, although according to what it indicates it is necessary to concentrate your gaze on one point to be able to do it. This implies that at present this technology is akin to a version of eye tracking that requires brain surgery, so we can only wait to see what it will bring us in the future.
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March 21, 2024 • 11:02 a.m.
Brain surgery, the next gaming peripheral?
It’s clear that this is not a subject that can be discussed lightly, and ultimately, being able to use your mind to control a computer is something truly extraordinary, especially when you consider that This is a brand new product that may have many risks. But according to its first user, these dilemmas over its use did not stop him from using it to continue playing Civilization VI until 6 a.m.
According to him, it is the first time after eight years of quadriplegia that he can enjoy video games again without having to worry about the problems he might have while playing them, although he highlights a negative point regarding the chip Development. And as noted, the battery life of Neural link can be a problem, if we take into account that it lasts eight hours we can understand that it is a very short period for long gaming sessions or in general for a device that we always have to carry to use n anything with our mind.
For the moment, the two of Neural link like the patient, are optimistic about the future of this brain interface, also encouraging others wishing to undergo this operation to register to be able to integrate a device into the brain.
