Oshi Agabi, a Nigerian scientist, introduced a computer based invention named Koniku Kore in 2015. The device, which takes its name from the Nigerian Yoruba word for “immortal”, is the first to fuse live neurons from mice stem cells into a silicon chip. The device is trained to recognise the smell of explosives, in the same way that a dog can detect diseases or explosives. The potential applications for Koniku Kore are far-reaching, and it had already attracted funding within two years of its creation and raised $8 million in revenue by 2017.
After obtaining a Bachelors degree in Physics from University of Lagos, Nigeria, Oshi Agabi went on to advance his knowlegde in physics and neuroscience in Sweden and Switzerland Today, he is known for his achievements for creating the World’s First Neurotechnology Device. Koniku Kore device is the first to fuse live neurons from mice stem cells into a silicon chip. A device that dares to provide the brain for future robots.
Addressing ethical concerns and implications of creating humanoid devices, Agabi believes terrorism is an urgent problem facing humanity and creating solutions is the way forward. Koniku Kore is a device that is implanted into the brain and it reads electrical signals. It then translates these signals into instructions for a computer. The goal is to create a seamless interface between humans and machines. This would allow humans to control machines with their thoughts. It would also allow machines to learn from humans and understand them better. Since Koniku Kore is ran with biological brains that are made with synthetic biological neurons a brain is created to perform the task.
The potential applications of this technology are numerous and exciting. However, there are also ethical concerns that need to be addressed. One major concern is the possibility of misuse by terrorists or other criminals. Another concern is the potential for abuse by government agencies. There is also the risk of cyber attacks or hacking. Despite these concerns, Oshi Agabi believes that the benefits of this technology outweigh the risks. He believes that it has the potential to change the world for the better and help us to solve some of the most pressing problems we face as a species.
