Brain-computer interface is almost here.

 Elon Musk’s Neuralink 

Neuralink hopes to enable humans to directly interface with computers and machines. Inspired by science fiction, some of its benefits may be hidden even in contemporary works.

What will Neuralink do?

Neuralink is a neurotechnology company that is building a tool to link human brains with computers without the need for a physical connection. The company, formed by none other than Elon Musk, hopes to create a new way of interfacing with technology, in the not-too-distant future.


neuralink control robots
Neuralink could be used to remotely control robots.

The Neuralink project began in 2016 and has made some significant advancements towards its goal. When complete, the technology will enable users to have a high bandwidth interface with computers.

How does Neuralink work?

Neuralink, it is hoped, will work by implanting tiny electrodes into the patient’s brain. This is done with the aim of linking human brains with computers without the need for any other physical connection. 
Each and every brain-computer interface (BCI) will likely be much more than just a way for you to control whatever streaming service you use. When fully developed, it could be used for things like communicating with loved ones, searching the Internet and interacting directly with AI.

 By implanting BCI technology into small patches on the brain's surface, it can be used to help paralyzed patients move robotic arms. The normal nerve signal from the brain for moving a limb is passed through the BCI to a computer. This, in turn, translates the command and moves a robotic arm accordingly. 
Whilst it should be possible, we are nowhere near achieving this for most sensory information. However, there has been some development in the ability to feed signals to nerves in the cochlea to enable deaf patients to hear again.

 Retrieved from https://interestingengineering.com/could-neuralink-lead-to-the-technological-singularit

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