A significant step in medical technology is approaching as Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company moves closer to implanting a new brain device into a human patient. Neuralink has confirmed it is ready to test Blindsight, a device developed as part of its wider goal to build advanced brain-computer interfaces that can treat serious neurological conditions.
Neuralink’s long-term mission focuses on helping people with disorders such as paralysis and on restoring lost sensory abilities, including vision. Blindsight represents a major part of this vision, as it is specifically designed to help people who are completely blind.
According to Musk, Blindsight is intended to restore vision even for those with total vision loss, although the improvement would begin in a limited form. The device would not immediately bring back natural eyesight. Instead, it would gradually help the brain receive visual signals again. Over time, this process could result in clearer and more detailed visual perception.
Neuralink has already tested earlier versions of its brain implants on a small number of patients. These initial trials focused mainly on enabling people with paralysis to communicate with computers. Building on this experience, the company is now developing a more advanced implant that is expected to be 3 times more capable than the current model. This next-generation device is planned to be ready by late 2026, highlighting the company’s aggressive development timeline.
Alongside improvements in the implant itself, Neuralink is also advancing its surgical technology. The company’s upcoming surgical robot is expected to operate much faster than earlier versions. It will be able to insert the tiny implant threads in just 1.5 seconds, compared to the previous system that required 17 seconds. This improvement is expected to make the procedure quicker and smoother for patients.
Looking further ahead, Musk has suggested that future visual implants could go beyond restoring normal sight. These advanced versions may allow humans to perceive infrared and ultraviolet light, or even detect radar-like signals.
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