Sam Korus and Nick Grous discuss Neuralink's progress in brain-to-computer interfaces, including plans for higher bandwidth implants and restoring eyesight. They explore telepathy, visual experiences in the brain, and compare costs of emerging technologies like AR and VR.
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Neuralink is advancing brain-to-computer interfaces with improved implant capabilities and performance upgrades.
Neuralink aims to achieve telepathic communication and superhuman abilities through precise electrode placement and enhanced bandwidth.
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Neuralink Update and Web Grid Game
Neuralink's latest update introduced the web grid game, revealing impressive progress despite some electrode retraction issues. The grid game, measuring implant capability, showcased significant improvement potential through software upgrades. Strategies to prevent retraction include adjusting CO2 levels, providing additional slack on threads, and placing threads deeper into the brain.
Enhanced Neuralink Version 2 and Future Applications
Neuralink's upcoming version 2 aims to enhance performance with more threads and electrodes. The focus on precise placement and higher bandwidth indicates a step towards potentially giving humans superpowers. The goal is to improve bandwidth tenfold, eventually reaching gigabit per second speeds for communication with AI.
Implications of Neuralink and Discussion on Brain-Computer Interfaces
Neuralink's innovations extend beyond improved vision to potentially enabling telepathic communication and enhanced interaction with computers. The podcast delves into the challenges of hardware and software integration, emphasizing the need for precise electrode positioning and future advancements for seamless brain-computer interfaces.
Ever wondered if telepathy was possible? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous discuss recent developments by Elon Musk’s Neuralink in brain-to-computer interfacing.
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Neuralink is making progress on developing brain-to-computer interfaces
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