Neuroscience startup BrainBridge aims to develop the world’s first head transplant system using advanced robotics and AI.
The company, previously in stealth mode, revealed plans for complete head and face transplants, nearing reality.
BrainBridge’s technology targets patients with untreatable conditions like stage-4 cancer, paralysis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
The procedure transplants a patient’s head onto a healthy, brain-dead donor body, preserving consciousness and cognitive abilities.
High-speed robotic systems prevent brain cell degradation and ensure compatibility between the transplanted head and donor body. Real-time molecular imaging and AI algorithms guide the precise reconnection of the spinal cord, nerves, and blood vessels. Two autonomous surgical robots perform simultaneous surgeries on two bodies within a single setup.
Polyethylene glycol, a proprietary chemical adhesive, reconnects severed neurons in the transplant process. A specialized implant promotes neuron repair, forming neural connections between the brain and new body. The BCI-equipped BrainBridge Head Band allows patients to communicate needs during recovery.
“Our concept is based on extensive scientific research,” said Hashem Al-Ghaili, project lead at BrainBridge. “We aim to push medical science boundaries and help those with life-threatening conditions.”
Exiting stealth mode, BrainBridge seeks top talent to overcome challenges and advance this technology. The company focuses on refining its concept through AI-powered simulation models and feasibility studies.
Promising feasibility studies and a full team could lead to the first surgery within eight years, Al-Ghaili shared.
