Another historical event has occurred in the world of technology. American citizen Alex Conley - a patient who could not move for years due to a spinal cord injury - managed to control a plane using his mind.
The experiment has aroused considerable interest in the scientific community, writes The Verge.
Conley is the first to control a robotic arm using a Neuralink implant. But now, by connecting a chip in his brain to a computer system, he has mastered a much more complex task - to control a model airplane. This marks the beginning of a new stage in his life.
According to Neuralink, founded by billionaire Elon Musk, such implants have been installed in 12 patients so far. They could send signals through their brains, play computer games, move cursors, or control various electronic devices.
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Scientists have noted that when neural activity in the human brain is directly connected to a digital system, thoughts can be converted into programming commands. As a result, people who cannot move due to severe injuries or disabilities will have the opportunity to return to a normal life.
Neuralink engineers call this technology a “natural bridge between man and technology“. They plan to expand the capabilities of the implants in the future, even to completely control the prosthesis by thought or send information over the Internet.
According to Alex Conley, when he first piloted a model airplane, he “felt how powerful his brain was“. He believes that this program will be a source of hope and inspiration for others.
Experts assess Neuralink's achievements as a new stage in the integration of medicine and technology. Because this achievement could open up new opportunities not only for people with disabilities, but also for all of humanity in the future.
Source: zamin.uz