Neuralink develops Blindsight chip that will allow blind people to see
Elon Musk has confirmed that his company Neuralink is preparing to test a new Blindsight implant to help blind people restore low-resolution vision.
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According to Musk, the first human trials could begin by the end of 2025.
Neuralink has recently patented three new names for its implants: Telepathy, Blindsight, and Telekinesis. The first chip is already undergoing human trials and helps paralysed users control computers with their minds. Blindsight will work directly with the visual cortex, stimulating neurons to create visual images.
At the initial stage, the implant will allow you to see in low resolution, comparable to the 8-bit graphics of old game consoles. However, in the future, the technology may develop to the level of "superhuman vision", including the ability to see infrared and ultraviolet radiation.
Elon Musk confirmed on stage that Blindsight has been implanted in monkeys and has been working well for several years. Eventually, he reiterated, the new brain chip will allow us to see the "superhuman".
Neuralink has already tested Blindsight on monkeys, and the results were positive. Now the company is preparing for the first human trial, which could be a breakthrough in the field of neurointerfaces.
The Telepathy chip is already being tested in humans, including three people with spinal cord injuries or ALS. If all goes according to plan, 2025 could be the first year that a Blindsight implant will partially restore vision in humans.
