Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : According to a Bloomberg report, Paradromics has become the first company to successfully implant a brain chip in a human, marking a major milestone in rivalry with Elon Musk's Neuralink. This implantation happened on May 14 during a pre-planned neurosurgery at the University of Michigan.
Short and Harmless Implant Processes
The company’s reports indicate that the entire process went without any complications in under 20 minutes. Post-test, the chip was removed without any issues, confirming the safety of the technology for human application.
Paradromics claims this successful procedure fully demonstrates that its device is capable of functioning within brain tissue without any side effects. This puts the company within reach of beginning development for clinical-stage testing.
Objectives of the Brain Chip
Paradromics, based on their website, aims to assist individuals dealing with dire medical challenges like:
Paralysis or any motor function disability
Chronic Pain
Depression along with other mental health issues
Challenges pertaining to addiction
The company feels that there are millions who suffer from unfulfilled medical requirements and the paradigm shift in technology could create a groundbreaking solution with their brain-computer interface.
The Expanding World of Brain Technology Companies
Paradromics is now one of the key participants in the quickly developing brain-tech industry alongside:
Neuralink (Elon Musk)
Synchron (with investment from Jeff Bezos)
Precision Neuroscience
All of these companies have captured the public's attention over the past few weeks due to the strides they are making in neurotechnology with regard to implanting chips into the human brain.
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