Neuralink is poised to implant its Blindsight device in a human for the first time, subject to regulatory approval. Elon Musk explained that this brain interface aims to restore limited vision to fully blind patients, starting with low-resolution visual signals that improve over time. Musk anticipates a next-generation version by late 2026, featuring three times the capability, and a faster surgical robot that reduces implant time from 17 to 1.5 seconds. Blindsight could revolutionize blindness treatment and expand human sensory perception.
Neuralink is poised to implant its Blindsight device in a human for the first time, subject to regulatory approval. Elon Musk explained that this brain interface aims to restore limited vision to fully blind patients, starting with low-resolution visual signals that improve over time. Musk anticipates a next-generation version by late 2026, featuring three times the capability, and a faster surgical robot that reduces implant time from 17 to 1.5 seconds. Blindsight could revolutionize blindness treatment and expand human sensory perception.