Neuralink plans first human brain chip for blind vision restoration by year-end. Must-know March 2025 current affairs for UPSC, SSC, and Banking exams.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Set to Transform Vision Restoration | Atharva Examwise Current News
Elon Musk’s tech startup Neuralink is working on a groundbreaking project that may help completely blind individuals regain vision using a brain chip. The company plans to implant its first “BlindSight” device into a human by the end of 2025. This major leap in neurotechnology aims to bring sight to those born blind or who have lost both vision and optic nerves due to injury or disease.
During a town hall event in Wisconsin, Musk revealed this bold vision, adding that while the initial version may provide low-resolution vision, future upgrades could deliver “superhuman” visual abilities.
What is BlindSight and How Does It Work?
The BlindSight device uses a microelectrode array that is implanted directly into the brain’s visual cortex. Here's how it functions:
A camera placed externally captures visual data.
The device stimulates neurons in the brain’s visual processing area.
The brain interprets this as visual input, allowing blind users to "see" through neural signals.
Musk stated that animal trials (monkeys) have shown promising results.
The device received FDA approval in September 2024, paving the way for human implantation.
Musk Also Shares First-Ever Photos of Earth’s Poles from Orbit
In another breakthrough, Musk’s SpaceX shared stunning first-time photos of Earth’s poles from orbit. These images were captured via the Dragon Capsule, which was launched into space on Monday.
The mission is led by crypto billionaire Chun Wang and is expected to last 3–5 days. It involves 22 scientific experiments, including:
First attempt to grow mushrooms in space
X-ray imaging of the human body in microgravity
Post-mission, the crew will splashdown in the ocean to return to Earth.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
Topic: Elon Musk’s Neuralink and BlindSight project
Tech Goal: Restore vision to the blind via brain chip
Implant Target Date: By end of 2025
How It Works: Stimulates visual cortex using external camera data
FDA Approval: Received in September 2024
SpaceX Update: Dragon Capsule orbits Earth’s poles for the first time
Experiments in Space: Mushroom growth, X-ray scans in zero gravity
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