[Modified version] "First, we conducted an artificial vision technology test on a rabbit for the first time. We tested the artificial eye device we developed on a rabbit that was blind in both eyes.
A special electromagnetic and electrode generating device is made into a special headgear, and then put on the rabbit. A small "artificial eye" is also installed and connected to the headgear. In fact, it is a special camera, and the test begins immediately.
As we all know, rabbits are timid, especially this rabbit who was tested. He was blind and frightened to a certain extent, so he was impatient and eager to find a place to hide himself.
Therefore, we arranged a cave for it to hide in the test site. If there is no vision in this cave, the rabbit will basically be unable to find it.
Please see, at the beginning of the test, the rabbit was a little panicked. But after starting the artificial vision system, the rabbit seemed to suddenly find its direction and ran directly to the hole. The goal was very clear. This shows that after seeing the hole, the rabbit immediately went there.
He ran towards the cave.
In order to demonstrate the fairness and reliability of the test, we then conducted multiple tests. We placed the caves everywhere in the experimental area, and even placed them on steps at a certain distance from the ground.
It is basically difficult for a blind rabbit to find this cave. In the next few tests, we can see that the rabbit found the cave very quickly and got into it.
Of course, this was not enough, so we immediately changed the experimental rabbit and re-tested, and obtained almost the same results.
We even saw that after their vision was restored, these rabbits were no longer panicked and even ate fruits and vegetables leisurely."
Hahahaha... everyone in the audience smiled knowingly, and then applauded one after another.
Wu Hao smiled and waited for the applause to fall before continuing to preach.
"These alone are not enough. Rabbits are too small. We need to change the experimental target, so we set the target on domestic pigs.
In our traditional concept, pigs are a symbol of being lazy, lazy, and stupid. When we call a person stupid, we will say, why are you as stupid as a pig?
But in fact, pigs are actually very smart. In the ranking of the smartest animals in the world, pigs are among the top few. If you are interested in this ranking, you can check [Note 1].
Pigs' brains are also very developed, even smarter than the brains of pet dogs, which we think are the smartest and most understanding of us humans.
And to a certain extent, the brain structure of pigs is actually very detailed with our human brain structure, so we conducted tests on pigs.
The test results are also very gratifying. Blind pigs were fitted with electromagnetic electrode array headgear and artificial eyes on their heads.
We can see that the pig regained its vision and was able to successfully find some food and find a gap in the fence.
This is not an accidental result. We have conducted such tests many times and will continue to conduct them for a long time.
On the one hand, we need to truly verify that these animals can really regain their visual ability and see things after wearing our artificial vision system.
On the other hand, we also hope to test whether this artificial vision system has any impact on the brains of these animals when worn for a long time.
Please see, this is a comparison chart of the EEG, CT, and related anatomy data of these animals before the test, one day, one week, one month, three months, and six months after the test.
After comparing the relevant systems, we can see that no obvious changes were found in the relevant data of these animals before the test and half a year after the test. In other words, this long-term use will not have any impact on the brains of these animals.
There are adverse effects.
Of course, this is just our preliminary test in the laboratory. Next, we will continue to conduct relevant testing work and upgrade it in depth to fully verify the reliability and security of this technology.
Next, we will start relevant testing on primates and macaques. As you know, we humans are also primates, so this test will further verify the reliability and safety of this technology.
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Only after fully confirming its safety will we start on-site experiments and recruit relevant volunteers for testing."
Speaking of this, Wu Hao showed a trace of regret and said: "I know that everyone, like me, urgently hopes that this technology can be applied to us as soon as possible to help those blind patients regain their sight.
In fact, we also hope to speed up, and our research and development speed can be said to be very fast. If it were replaced by other companies and research teams, it would probably take five or ten years.
Although we have accelerated research and development, the necessary time and necessary procedures must be experienced.
This is also for the personal health and safety of our patients and for their responsibility. I hope everyone can understand.
In addition, regarding the testing of medical technology products on animals, this is a very helpless but necessary process for us.
I'm sorry that we sacrificed many small animals in order for this technology to be successfully developed.
But as I said, all current medicines and technologies, including the training of our doctors, are based on the selfless dedication of these little animals.
This is very cruel, but who makes us the masters of all things? It is the result of natural selection for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years. Are we going to starve the lions to death because the rabbits are pitiful?
During the rehearsal, many people persuaded me not to tell this paragraph. Although these are facts, they are the facts we are least willing to accept.
The words that come out of my mouth will cause some criticism and even have a bad influence. But in my opinion, this is related to the health and life of each of us, and there is nothing to avoid.
It is foreseeable that after what I said, there will definitely be some accusations and attacks from my biological mother.
But, I also ask you to think carefully before attacking. Have you really not enjoyed these results?
Of course, I don't care. These attacks, accusations and insults may damage my reputation, but they won't change anything.
If everyone really changes this matter, I would be very happy to see it happen.
However, from a rational point of view, at least in the foreseeable future, there should be no possibility. Unless one day, the relevant technology develops to the point where these animals are not really needed to serve as test subjects. I also hope that this day will come soon.
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[Note 1: Pigs are indeed ranked among the smartest animals in the world. The specific rankings are different in various lists, but they are definitely in the top few. 】
