Startup Proposes Controversial Head Transplant System
BrainBridge claims its technology can transfer a human head to a donor body, raising ethical and technical concerns.
- BrainBridge aims to use robotics and AI for head transplants to combat terminal illnesses and paralysis.
- The procedure would involve attaching a patient's head to a brain-dead donor body, preserving consciousness and memories.
- Experts question the feasibility of reconnecting spinal cords and nerves with current technology.
- The concept has sparked debates about personal identity, bodily autonomy, and the definition of death.
- BrainBridge's video demonstration has drawn both intrigue and skepticism from the scientific community.