Implant technology has been in the medical world for decades. The skin is the natural protective layer of human beings. Usually we can accept equipment worn on the surface of the skin, such as smart watches, wristbands and so on. But it is hard to imagine implanting a device inside the skin. The patient is considered to be implanted with medical equipment in case of serious illness. However, with the rapid development of medical implant technology, new implant methods have been introduced. During this period, more and more technology enthusiasts are developing new human application devices that challenge our traditional definition of the term “humanâ€. The purpose of medical implants is to maintain the body's function by repairing damaged functions. Therefore, cutting-edge technicians in the field of medical implants hope to use technology to improve the various functions of the human body.
Wearable device implants in the medical field
In surgery, pacemaker applications are the most common implant technique and are the only means of treating bradycardia so far. Used in conjunction with the defibrillator, it not only ensures the patient's heartbeat is stable, but also prevents heartbeat. In addition to being applied to the heart, pacemakers can stimulate and regulate neurons in damaged brain regions. This technique called "deep brain stimulation" can alleviate the pain of patients with epilepsy and Parkinson's disease and improve their athletic ability. The current research direction is brain implants for other applications to treat diseases such as depression.
Cochlear implant technology has been used for decades to help patients with deaf or severe hearing impairment caused by sensory hair cell damage. Unlike ordinary hearing aids, it is not simply amplified, but directly connected to the auditory nerve. Although cochlear transmission cannot completely replace natural hearing, it is a great boon for those with severe hearing loss. Restoring vision is extremely complicated and difficult, so the corresponding implant technique is of little use to visually impaired people. Argus 2 is the world's first bionic eyeball and has been licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration. The Argus 2 has a built-in camera and a pair of lenses that deliver signals directly to the optic nerve.
Today, healthy people can also use implant technology to bring a new experience. The purpose of the new medical implants is not to replace the functions of the human body as in the past, but to improve and manage them to make the body work more harmoniously and orderly. For example, an electrocardiograph monitor is implanted under the skin surface of a cardiovascular patient for long-term observation. Monitoring data is automatically transmitted to the doctor every night for appropriate diagnosis and advice. The prevention of such implanted devices will become increasingly popular in the future. According to the Bitkom research institute, 31% of Germans aged 65 and over expressed their willingness to receive implanted equipment to help them treat chronic diseases such as high blood pressure.
Will wearable implants become mainstream?
Biotech enthusiasts hope to bring a new cognitive experience to humans through new implants. Inspired by superhumanism, people are looking forward to experiencing the thrill of electromechanical devices, such as implanting magnets at the fingertips to feel the presence of electromagnetic fields.
Will healthy people wear the cochlear implants and hear other frequencies? Or can we add infrared spectroscopy to our vision and have night vision capabilities? Can I implant the guide device so that I can tell the direction myself? In short, improving perceptions means expanding the entire horizon and gaining new insights and experiences.
On the other hand, making such a change may be counter-mainstream, but it will bring about a revolutionary sublimation. With a small, close-range communication chip in hand, you can easily control your house, car, cell phone, and more. In 2001, artist Ogruwazo proposed the concept of “speech teethâ€, which caused heated discussions. His original intention was to use it as a microphone or walkie-talkie by implanting "voice teeth." This may be expected in the world today.
Now iWatch is coming soon, but Apple has yet to release iImplant. If there are various activity tracking applications in new computer platforms such as smart watches, will future implanted devices become the next generation of new computer platforms? If the test is successful and the implanted device brings great value, it would be a good choice to be a "semi-mechanical person".
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