Imagine waking up one day and being able to see again, but with Atari-style graphics. Sounds crazy, right? Well, Elon Musk and his company Neuralink are on a bold mission to restore vision to blind individuals using a brain chip, and it’s already being tested thanks to FDA approval
Blindsight?
The project, called Blindsight, will connect the implant directly to the part of the brain responsible for vision. Yes, for the first time, we’re talking about restoring vision through brain technology. Sure, in the initial version, what you’ll see will resemble a retro video game — basic, pixelated graphics, like an Atari game. Musk’s idea is simple: you’ll first regain vision in 8-bit, but the technology will quickly evolve into something much more advanced.
A glimpse into the future (literally)
Musk has taken the concept of vision restoration even further. According to him, in future versions, people will not only regain their vision, but their vision may actually surpass that of a normal human being. Yes, we’re talking about seeing beyond the normal limits! Imagine being able to perceive infrared, ultraviolet or even radar waves. Superheroes, watch out, because Neuralink is coming!
Revolution or science fiction?
Now, to some, this may sound like something out of a crazy sci-fi movie, but the reality is that the FDA has given the green light for testing. What was once just a theory is now entering the experimental phase, with a list of volunteers ready to test this cutting-edge technology.
If you’re in the group that thinks all this sounds crazy, remember: restoring vision, even at Atari level, is already extraordinary. What if you go even further, with enhanced vision? Well, you don’t have to think too much about that… yet!
