neural implant
Embedded cognitive hardware
A neural implant is a device surgically placed in or on the brain or nervous system to restore lost function or enhance capability.
Cochlear implants restore hearing; deep brain stimulators treat Parkinson's tremors; experimental implants aim to let paralyzed patients control computers or prosthetic limbs through thought alone.
The neural implant allowed her to move a robotic arm.
The technology raises questions about privacy, identity, and what counts as human enhancement versus medical treatment.
- brainSeat of cognition
- motor cortexBrain region controlling movement
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- electrodeConductive interface point
- deep brain stimulationImplanted electrodes modulating neural circuits
cybernetic · interface · cortex · brain-computer interface · wired · prosthetic · bionic eye · stimulation · nerve signals · skull · surgery · enhancement · cognitive · bioelectric · spinal cord · microchip · cyborg · memory
- sci-fi techteleporter, time travel, cryonics, force fields, time machine
- medical devicespacemaker, defibrillator, AED, ventilator, CT scanner
- medical technologypacemakers, pacemaker, defibrillator, ventilator, MRI technology
- Bionicsbionic eye, bionic ear, bionic limb
- cyborgscyborg, T-800, prosthetics, robotic arms, biopunk
- Futurismjetpacks, holograms, robots, androids, cyborgs
neural implantwearable technology
Body-worn electronic devices
wearable · smartwatch · hearing aid · headset · peripheral device
neural implantpharmaceutical
Manufactured medicinal compound
nootropic · medication · talk therapy · meditation · brain training
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