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00:06 Introducing BrainBridge, the world's first revolutionary concept for a head transplant machine,
00:12 which uses state-of-the-art robotics and artificial intelligence to conduct complete
00:17 head and face transplantation procedures, ensuring smooth outcomes and faster recoveries.
00:22 Because head transplants require high speed, precision, and efficiency,
00:28 BrainBridge utilizes advanced high-speed, high-precision robotic systems to speed up the
00:33 process, eliminate human error, prevent brain cell degradation, and ensure seamless compatibility.
00:40 The head transplant procedure involves removing a person's entire head, containing the brain,
00:46 from their current diseased body, then attaching it to the body of a healthy, young, brain-dead donor.
00:52 Head transplants could provide individuals with severe medical conditions,
00:57 such as terminal cancer, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or neurodegenerative diseases,
01:03 the opportunity to have a fully functional body while preserving their consciousness,
01:07 memories, and cognitive abilities.
01:09 The neurons are the longest-lasting functional cells in the human body,
01:15 and according to our estimates, the brain is capable of lasting several hundred years,
01:20 provided that the rest of the body remains young.
01:23 The BrainBridge concept involves the use of the integrated robotics platform comprised of the two
01:29 autonomous surgical robots, designed to perform simultaneous surgeries on two bodies,
01:34 side-by-side, within a single setup.
01:37 The complete robotization of the process allows for the surgery to be performed in an environment
01:42 with varying temperature and pressure.
01:44 The procedure begins by preparing the donor and recipient bodies.
01:49 The donor is a brain-dead patient who has a functional body with vital organs in good condition,
01:54 while the recipient is the patient whose head will be transplanted onto the new body.
02:00 General anesthesia is administered to both the recipient and the donor.
02:04 Both patients undergo tracheotomy, with a tube inserted into the trachea
02:10 to provide respiratory support and facilitate mechanical ventilation.
02:15 Our proprietary artificial plasma solution is administered to both the recipient and the donor.
02:20 This solution is designed to keep the brain and body oxygenated,
02:25 prevent clotting, and allow for safe operation at low temperatures.
02:28 The recipient's head and the donor body are cooled to approximately 5 degrees Celsius
02:35 to reduce potential brain damage during the detachment.
02:38 Guided by advanced real-time molecular-level imaging systems,
02:42 BrainBridge carefully separates the heads from the two bodies with the help of a specialized
02:47 surgical technique that preserves the spinal cord and key blood vessels.
02:51 Deep incisions are carefully made around the neck to expose the necessary structures,
02:57 including the carotid and vertebral arteries, jugular veins, and spine.
03:01 With the help of specialized AI algorithms,
03:06 BrainBridge tracks both muscles and nerves during surgery to facilitate seamless reattachment.
03:12 Next, incisions are made in the trachea, esophagus, veins, and arteries.
03:17 The blood is then completely drained from the recipient's head to prevent clotting.
03:22 The recipient's head is then positioned adjacent to the donated body using a mobile platform.
03:28 BrainBridge immediately connects the detached head to the circulatory system of the donor body,
03:35 which helps maintain blood flow during the rest of the procedure.
03:39 It also re-warms the recipient's head and provides it with oxygenated blood.
03:44 With the help of its ultra-precision surgical instruments, BrainBridge begins reconnecting
03:49 the spinal cord, esophagus, trachea, nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues.
03:55 This step facilitates communication between the brain and the new body.
03:59 The machine utilizes microsurgery techniques and delicate microscopic adjustments to ensure
04:05 the proper alignment and fusion of the spinal cord and other tissues.
04:10 To help reconnect the severed neurons, BrainBridge uses a proprietary chemical adhesive,
04:15 polyethylene glycol, which is applied locally to the spine at the point of fusion.
04:20 Once the spinal cord is connected, a specialized implant is placed in the
04:25 epidural space behind the spine over the point of fusion.
04:28 This implant promotes the repair of damaged neurons and allows the patient's brain to
04:33 form neural connections with the new body and ensures that the sensory system is restored.
04:39 It also functions as a temporary backup control device for the donor body.
04:43 The next step of the operation is a face and scalp transplant where all the muscles,
04:48 soft tissues, and skin are removed from the recipient's face.
04:51 The donor's face, muscles, and soft tissues are then precisely transplanted in their place.
04:57 By transplanting younger donor tissues, the procedure reduces the probability of tissue
05:03 rejection and offers potential for aesthetic enhancement, particularly in cases where the
05:08 donor is significantly younger than the recipient.
05:11 It also restores functionality and structural integrity to the recipient's face and rejuvenates
05:17 its appearance.
05:17 BrainBridge then carefully sutures the skin to conceal the complex rewiring beneath the surface.
05:24 The skin is then treated with a special spray that contains growth factors,
05:29 antifibrotics, and antibiotics.
05:31 This spray promotes faster skin healing,
05:34 prevents infections, and reduces scarring in the sutured area.
05:39 Finally, immunosuppressive drugs are administered to prevent the recipient's immune system
05:44 from rejecting the donor body.
05:45 After the surgery, the recipient is carefully monitored in an intensive care unit and is
05:51 kept in a coma for up to four weeks to prevent movement or misalignment of the connected
05:56 body parts.
05:57 During this time, the head, neck, and spine are firmly stabilized to optimize the fusion
06:02 of the spinal cord.
06:03 Life support systems are utilized to regulate breathing and circulation.
06:08 While nutrition is delivered through a jejunostomy feeding tube.
06:11 Gradually, the recipient's brain should regain control over the new body.
06:16 As the recovery process advances and the patient regains mobility, there will be a need for
06:22 extensive rehabilitation, physical therapy, and psychological support to help the recipient
06:28 adapt to their new body and regain motor functions.
06:31 BrainBridge Headband, which is equipped with a brain-computer interface, will allow the
06:37 patient to communicate their needs during recovery.
06:40 Thanks to the power of thought, the headband decodes brainwaves and turns them into text
06:45 or speech.
06:46 It could allow the patient to control other devices directly from their brain, granting
06:52 them the autonomy to execute specific tasks independently throughout their recovery journey.
06:57 Because of the complexity and unexpected challenges of the head transplant procedure,
07:03 self-learning algorithms allow BrainBridge to avoid errors and adapt surgical plans in
07:08 real-time depending on the surgery's needs.
07:12 It can also improve its capabilities over time by learning from previous surgeries.
07:16 Learning algorithms can recall past procedures and outcomes to continually refine and enhance
07:22 surgical techniques and post-operative care.
07:25 While the surgery is being conducted, the BrainBridge algorithm creates a personalized
07:30 recovery plan depending on the progress of the procedure and the needs of the patient.
07:35 To maximize compatibility and ensure seamless integration, we collaborate with the top experts
07:42 in generative artificial intelligence, brain-to-computer interfaces, and robotics with multiple
07:48 successful projects and hundreds of high-profile, peer-reviewed research papers.
07:53 Over the past few years, we developed the end-to-end approach which accounts for every
07:58 single detail including immune compatibility, brain-body connectivity, replacement of the
08:03 visual and olfactory systems, and post-operative rehabilitation.
08:08 BrainBridge.
08:14 Breathing life into new bodies, one head at a time.
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