A BIOMEDICAL company has revealed it plans to make the surgery widely available within the next 10 years.
Neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup BrainBridge has released a video detailing what the first head transplant will look like.
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“The goal of our technology is to push the boundaries of what is possible in medical science and provide innovative solutions for those struggling with life-threatening conditions,” Hashem Al-Ghaili told SWNS.
“Our technology promises to open doors to life-saving treatments that were unimaginable just a few years ago,” he added.
BrainBridge’s digital illustration showed its new AI machine grafting a human head and placing it on the new healthy body of a brain-dead patient.
AI and molecular-level imaging would guide the surgery to ensure it was a success.
In the video, the company stated that head transplantation would lead to smooth results and faster recoveries.
Surgical robots have helped reconstruct the face for full use of facial muscles.
With this new procedure, the patient would be able to maintain their own memories, consciousness and cognitive abilities.
Researchers believe the AI machine would be perfect for people dealing with illnesses like paralysis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and more.
The company turned to AI technology to avoid human errors.
“The process employs advanced high-speed robotic systems to prevent brain cell degradation and ensure perfect compatibility,” BrainBridge said in a statement.
“The entire procedure is guided by real-time molecular-level imaging and AI algorithms to facilitate precise reconnection of the spinal cord, nerves and blood vessels.”
The company is currently looking to attract top scientists to this project as they hope to demonstrate the surgery on a living patient within the next eight years.
A company spokesperson added that the startup will be able to use its software for other surgeries as well.
What does BrainBridge claim it can do?
BrainBridge plans to revolutionize surgery with AI and here’s what we know about the company.
- BrainBridge’s head transplant system uses robotics and AI to transfer a patient’s head to a healthy donor’s body.
- The procedure aims to help people with terminal illnesses, neurodegenerative diseases and paralysis.
- BrainBridge is actively recruiting experts to overcome challenges in spinal cord repair and accelerate progress in whole-body transplantation.
“In the short term, we hope the project will result in a breakthrough in spinal cord reconstruction and whole-body transplantation, but in the long term, the project will expand into areas that will transform healthcare as we know it.”
ROBO-SURGERY
Before BrainBridge, others had successful surgeries performed by a robot.
Last year, Rob George became the first person in Britain to be operated on by a robot called Hugo.
George decided to take the initiative to have his prostate removed after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Hugo is said to be minimally invasive, allowing doctors to operate robotic arms using 3D visualization.
George said he was excited to undergo the surgery.
“I’ve made a lot of firsts in my career, so I know things from the other side of the fence,” he said This is local London.
“I’ve talked to patients about doing something new or innovative, so I thought it would be appropriate that this time it was me.
“I have reached this point quite informed about what cancer means and what its potential consequences are, but I am an optimist.
“I thought, ‘I have cancer, here are the options, so let’s get it out.’
“I arrived early on Friday morning and was home by tea time the next day. From start to finish, the entire process was incredible.”
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