On May 7, local time, Musk said when participating in the podcast show “Joe Logan Show” that brain-computer interface company Neuralink may complete human brain implants within one year, in principle, it can repair any brain problems, including improving eyesight. , Restore limb function, treat Alzheimer’s disease, etc.
“We have n’t tested humans yet, but I do n’t think it will be long. We may be able to implant a neural chain in the human body in less than a year. Musk told comedian and podcast host Rogan in the show.
Musk ’s brain-computer interface system consists of a sewing machine-like robot and some lines that are only 4 to 6 microns thick and thinner than human hair.
Musk said the device is about 1 inch in diameter, similar to the surface of a smart watch, implanted by removing a small piece of skull. After removing a skull, a small robot connects the linear electrode to a specific area of the brain, and then stitches the hole. The only visible scar is the scar left by the incision.
“In principle, it can repair any brain problems.” Musk said that the brain-computer interface can improve vision and hearing, restore limb function, and also treat Alzheimer’s disease, Help restore memory. “If you have severe epilepsy, it can detect and prevent seizures in real time. If someone has a stroke, or if the muscles are out of control, it can be cured.”
When Logan asked When it came to the risk of foreign bodies entering the body, Musk responded, “The potential risk of rejection is very low.” “People use heart monitors and the like to monitor seizures, deep brain simulations, artificial hip joints and artificial knee joints, The reason for our rejection has been very clear. “