Neuralink`s breakthrough: Blind people may see again!

Neuralink aims to restore vision to individuals who are blind with its groundbreaking device Blindsight.

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink aims to restore vision to individuals who are blind. The company’s groundbreaking device Blindsight offers hope to those who have lost their vision, including those who were blind from birth. This innovative technology, supported by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), could fundamentally change vision treatments.

Potential beyond natural vision

Blindsight has been designated a “Breakthrough Device” by the FDA. This indicates that the device has the potential to address serious medical conditions. However, this status does not mean that the device has been approved for widespread use.

The device is designed to bypass damaged eyes and optic nerves and transmit visual signals directly to the visual cortex of the brain. In other words, this technology could allow even those who were blind from birth to experience some form of vision.

It is claimed that Blindsight not only restores vision, but can go beyond natural human vision. Elon Musk says that this device can give users the ability to see in wavelengths that the human eye cannot perceive, such as infrared and ultraviolet.

At first, users can see low-resolution images like in old video games. However, it is thought that as technology advances, it can provide an experience far beyond human vision. On the other hand, despite Neuralink's claims, many experts are cautious about whether Blindsight will be effective.

Similar technologies have been experimental for decades and aim to transmit images taken from a camera to the brain with electrical stimulation. However, these devices have difficulty creating a clear image due to the limited number of electrodes that can be placed. In addition, the underdeveloped visual cortex of individuals who are blind from birth can make it difficult for them to convert these stimulations into a meaningful visual experience.

Despite the doubts about Blindsight, Neuralink's progress in brain implant technologies is an exciting step. Moreover, the company seems to have managed to solve some major problems experienced by similar devices. For example, it increased the electrode density to provide clearer images. Although Musk's claims are sometimes considered exaggerated, the potential of this research to revolutionize vision treatment cannot be ignored.

This innovative development by Neuralink continues to push the boundaries of technology and continues to create curiosity and discussion. What do you think about the future of this technology?