Summary of Reverse-engineering the Brain

According to the National Academy of Engineering, reverse-engineering the brain does not only help develop the artificial intelligence, but also offer rewards beyond neurological research. By reverse-engineering the brain researchers can increase the computing capacity of the computer. In this way more effective simulation rooted in the power of computer will become reality and may be used in many other areas. There are already some applications using AI that benefit from simulation based on reverse-engineering the brain. The use of AI insights for repairing the brain will have more potential impact on human health and well-being. Computer chips can be used to reconnect the disrupted nerve communication. There are also progresses in repairing hearing loss, restoring vision and regaining speech. Research has also been done to control artificial limbs which receiving signals from the nerve cells. However, in order to make more progress further advances are needed in technology to understand the brain. The code of the neurotransmitters and the trace of the signal path are the obstacles in front of the engineers in reverse-engineering the brain. The understanding of the brain will open a door for engineers to make grander accomplishments for enhancing people’s life.