The advancement of technology approaches another historic moment. For the first time, brain chips will be tested on humans and not just animals, as had been happening until then. The tests will be carried out by brain implant company Neuralink, by controversial tycoon Elon Musk.
Experts have developed a device that is capable of decoding human brain activity and connecting it with computers. The company stated on Thursday night, 25, which already has regulatory approval to conduct the first clinical trial of its experimental device.
Clearance was given by the FDA (Food and Drog Administration), a kind of American Anvisa. In this way, the company made a statement through its official Twitter account, considering that this is an “important first step that will one day allow our technology to help many people”.
An ambitious project by Elon Musk
Soon after this announcement, Elon Musk retweeted Neuralink's post congratulating his team on their achievement. Evidently, This is a project that the entrepreneur has been trying to execute for years. Inclusive, em 2017, Musk prematurely announced regulatory approval that never happened.
This is considered one of Musk's most ambitious projects. That's why, The dates for the start of the tests were not disclosed by the company. In the end, although it is a very significant milestone, a clinical trial for your device in humans is no guarantee of regulatory or commercial success.
That's why, Neuralink and other companies in the segment will likely face many challenges and requirements from the FDA. Evidently, Organizations must prove that their devices are secure and reliable, in addition to facing ethical and security issues involving technology.
What does Neurolink?
Operating in Fremont, in California, Neuralink was founded in 2016 and operates especially in a field known as brain-computer interface. This area involves scientists and engineers in developing technologies for electronic implants.
This is a technological solution that has been worked on for many years with the aim of restoring the functions of people with paralysis and other debilitating conditions.. Nonetheless, unlike other companies with the same purpose, Neuralink has even bigger goals.
The ambition of Elon Musk's company is not only to restore human conditions, but, mainly, improve them. The company has more than 400 employees and raised at least US$ 363 million, according to data provider PitchBook.
