Will the brain-computer interface concept go crazy? What is the specific use of brain-computer interfaces? A company is already using it to see if there is any mad cow potential?
Elon Musk, the world's richest man and technology superman, has always been a faithful promoter of brain-computer interfaces.
Brain-computer interface refers to the connection of the human brain and computer system through electronic devices, so as to realize the information transmission between the human brain and the computer. Neuralink, Musk's neurotech company, is working on the technology and has made some progress in recent years.
The company has reportedly developed a brain-computer interface device called "N1," which is directly connected to the cerebral cortex through a tiny electrode array to read signals from the human brain and convert those signals into a computer-readable format. The system has built-in machine learning algorithms and sensors that enable more accurate brain signal recognition and reading.
According to Musk in the presentation, the system can be used to treat neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, etc. In addition, the technology can also be applied to virtual reality, smart home and other fields to further improve the intelligent performance and experience of human-computer interaction.
However, this technology is still in the research and development stage, and there are no plans to launch it on the market yet. In addition, brain-computer interface technology still faces some challenges and controversies, such as how to ensure data privacy and information security, and avoid potential risks to the human brain.
Brain-computer interface technology has made some breakthroughs and has a wide range of application prospects in the fields of medicine, science, education and entertainment.
1. Medical application. Brain-computer interface technology can help treat neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, etc., which can affect the patient's language, vision, hearing and movement to varying degrees. Through brain-computer interface technology, doctors can monitor a patient's brainwaves and intervene on them when needed, improving the patient's condition and quality of life.
2. Scientific research. Brain-computer interface technology can directly monitor the brain's EEG signals, and scientists can use these signals to study human cognition, sensation, consciousness and other higher-order neurological functions, which is of great significance for neuroscience research.
3. Educational application. Brain-computer interface technology can help identify students' cognitive status for better teaching and training, such as intervention for students with low concentration.
4. Entertainment applications. Brain-computer interface technology can be applied to intelligent games, virtual reality and other entertainment fields to provide users with a more personalized and interactive entertainment experience.
Brain-computer interface technology has a wide range of applications in the medical field, including treating neurological diseases, regulating mood and pain, and helping to restore lost sensation and movement. Here are some examples of innovative brain-computer interface technology for medical applications:
1. Rehabilitation of lower limb paralysis. Brain-computer interfaces can restore walking ability in patients with severe lower limb paralysis, controlling the movement of exoskeletons or electric wheelchairs by reading the patient's brain's willingness signals.
2. Parkinson's disease treatment. Brain-computer interface technology can relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease by stimulating specific areas of the patient, such as tremors, muscle rigidity, etc.
3. Epilepsy treatment. Brain-computer interface technology can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy patients, by reading brain wave signals to pinpoint the lesion area, so as to perform surgical treatment.
4. Blindness treatment. Certain brain-computer interface technologies can allow blind people to regain vision. By converting the image information captured by the camera into an electrical signal to the brain, and then implanting it into the brain through electrodes, the patient can see the blurred image.
5. Euthanasia rehabilitation. When family members of patients with terminal illness or vegetative care wish to undergo euthanasia, brain-computer interface technology can help record the patient's willingness signals to ensure that the patient can clearly state his or her decision before euthanasia is performed.
The domestic company took the brain-computer interface vent to achieve multi-connection board. On May 30, 2023, innovative medical staff said that the Boling brain machine is mainly used for rehabilitation patients, limb rehabilitation training, and the principle prototype has come out.
Next, will the brain-computer interface leader become a mad cow? Everyone wait and see!