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BOHR International Journal of Computer Science

2022, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 27–30
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Reframing the Possibilities in Healthcare Using Blue Brain

Technology

A. Darwin Jose Raju1 , A. S. Karthika2 , Kavyashree Prakashan2 and R. Ankayarkanni3

1 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering,
Nagercoil, India
2 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering,

Nagercoil, India
3 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering,

Nagercoil, India
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
[email protected]

Abstract. The main aim of this study is to reframe the possibilities in healthcare with the aid of blue brain technology.
In general, blue brain is usually associated with the preservation of the intelligence of individuals for the future.
This study has stepped ahead by describing the other possible solutions that can be provided by implementing
the blue brain technology in the medical field. The possibilities for decreasing the demise rates that occur due to the
complications in the brain have been discussed. The blue brain can be used for monitoring the conditions of the
brain, based on which the brain diseases can be diagnosed and cured in advance. In this study, the details about
the blue brain, its functions, simulations, and upgradations of the human brain are explored in depth. The future
enhancements and predictions in the field of the blue brain that can benefit humanity are also being discussed in
this study.
Keywords: Blue Brain, Virtual Brain, Nano bots.

INTRODUCTION BLUE BRAIN

The human brain is a marvelous creation of God. It is the Blue brain is the name given to the first virtual brain [2] in
brain that makes a human intelligence and the sixth sense the world, which is being developed by IBM. It is actually
of man makes him stand different from the animals that the artificial brain created by man that could function
also possess a brain. The brain is not a single part of the like the original human brain. It has been predicted that,
human body. It is a complex organ, connecting each and within the next 30 years, we human beings will be able
every organ and organ system present in the body. It plays to scan ourselves into the computer. As mentioned earlier,
a vital role in the functioning of every organ as it has the it is an artificial brain, which can behave actually like a
overall control of all the parts. It enables a person to think natural brain. It can perform thinking and decision-making
and make decisions. Even the innovative thoughts that based on experience and can respond too. To make this
have led to countless inventions have their origins in the possible, all we need is a supercomputer, a memory with
brain. But the sad reality is that the knowledge in the brain a large amount of storage capacity, a processor having
is lost along with the body after death. The blue brain has high processing power, a wide network, a program to con-
been under development for resolving this particular issue. vert electric impulses into input signals, and an interface

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between the natural brain and artificial brain for uploading possible to crop the constituents that do not subsidize in
data from the natural brain to the computer. By doing order to advance performance.
this, the intelligence of that particular brain can be stored ii. Simulation Overflow:
for further use in the future, even after the death of that
person. This step involves virtual cell production based on the
The development we have been attaining in each phase algorithms generated to describe the real neurons. Based
of Science and Technology is because of the intelligence on age, species, and disease stage of the animal to be
possessed by individuals. Being an inborn quality, intel- simulated, the algorithms are chosen.
ligence cannot be created. Not everyone is blessed with a. From all kinds of synthesized neurons, a network
this quality, but the ones who have it are extraordinary skeleton is built.
thinkers. It usually begins and ends with the person who b. Based on the rules framed through experiments, the
has it. The blue brain can provide a solution for preserving cells are joined together.
this intelligence [5] even after death. It can also be used c. The neurons are functionalized and simulation is
for assistance during one’s lifetime for remembering the brought to the life.
important days or facts that have higher chances of being
forgotten. 3. Visualization:
For the visualization of neural simulations, the blue brain
STEPS INVOLVED IN BUILDING project makes use of RT Neuron (an application) [9]. The
A BLUE BRAIN RT Neuron is coded using C++ and OpenGL and is specif-
ically used for neural simulations. It takes input as neuron
There are three major steps [3] involved in building a blue and displays the output in 3D form. This has been very
brain. They are given as follows: interactive.
1. Data Collection
FUNCTIONING OF HUMAN BRAIN
2. Data Simulation
3. Visualization Almost every sense of a human being is controlled by the
nervous system. None can see the actual functioning of
1. Data Collection it, but it does its responsibility very smoothly through the
In this phase, the different portions of the brain are electric pulses. It is the most complicatedly organized elec-
collected, made to undergo examination through a micro- tron mechanism in the world. To understand this complex
scope, and the shape and electrical behavior of individ- system, one should have the knowledge about the three
ual neurons are measured. On the basis of the gauged basic functions [8] performed by this system:
shape, electrical and physiological behavior, site within the 1. Sensory Input
cerebral cortex, and population density, the neurons are 2. Integration
captured. The observations thus made can be translated 3. Motor Output
into algorithms that are capable of describing the process,
function, and positioning methods of neurons. Based on 1. Sensory Input:
these algorithms, biologically-real looking virtual neurons
that are ready for simulation can be generated. Whenever we sense something, i.e., if we see, hear, or taste
something, the sensory cells, i.e., neurons, belonging to our
2. Data Simulation: eyes, skin, and tongue are responsible to send those mes-
Data simulation concerns with two major features: sages to the brain. This process of receiving information
from the surroundings is known as sensory input.
i. Simulation Speed
2. Integration:
ii. Simulation Workflow
This function involves the interpretation of things that we
i. Simulation Speed: have felt, and this process happens within the brain. For
example, if you have touched a hot pan, the sensory input
The simulation speed is very less when compared with the will be given to the brain. The brain identifies that it is a
natural brain. The simulation of one cortical column [10], hot pan and responds.
i.e., more than 10,000 neurons, run about 200 times slower
than the real time. One second of stimulated time takes 3. Motor Output:
about 5 minutes to complete. The simulation displays are This includes the responses given by the brain to those
probably uneven. Currently, the major seek is for biological sensory nerves. In the case of touching the hot pan, the
soundness. After the complete understanding of the bio- brain sends a message impulse to the hands commanding
logically significant factors for a specific effect, it might be to take it from the pan in order to avoid injuries.
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BRAIN SIMULATION INNOVATIVE APPROACH

In a natural brain, the input is received through the natural Blue brain is a replacement for the real human brain, and it
neurons, interpreted through the various neurons present can be used to overcome certain disorders happening in the
in the brain, and delivered as output through the same brain. The very first case which we take into consideration
natural neurons. Here, the processing is done by arithmetic is the death rate due to brain tumors. In most cases, the
and logical calculations, and the result obtained is stored in tumor is identified only in the worst stage. Even among
the permanent states of neurons. those, the lives of a good percent get expired because
In a simulated brain, the reception of input is through of the delay in the identification. Such mortal rates can
silicon chips or artificial neurons. The interpretation is be decreased by using this blue brain technique. As the
done by a set of bits in the set of registers, and the nanobots will be continuously monitoring the brain and
output obtained is transported through the silicon chips. spine, any minor change in its behavior will be recorded.
The results of processing done using arithmetic and logi- Based on the recordings, one can identify the issues with
cal calculation and artificial intelligence are stored in the the brain and its functions. If the change is the initial stage
secondary memory. of a tumor, diagnosis can be done and proper treatment can
be provided. This will lead to an increase in the chances of
the survival of the affected person.
The next case we consider is brain death. As we know,
UPGRADING HUMAN BRAIN TO the brain is the functional unit and control unit of human
BLUE BRAIN body; brain death is indeed the person’s death. The blue
brain can be a solution for this too. The brain that is dead
The data present in the human brain can be uploaded to can be replaced by the virtual brain, thus helping the life of
the computer with the help of small robots, commonly the person be sustained.
known as Nanobots [7]. These bots are nano-sized, and
hence, they can travel throughout the human circulatory
system. The activities and structure of our nervous system ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
can be monitored by these bots by their frequent travel
toward the brain and the spine. These can also act as an Like in other fields of science, there are both pros and cons
interface between the human brain and the computer. The in the case of blue brain too. The blue brain technology
bots are capable of scanning our brain and its structure, facilitates a person to remember everything without any
thus recording the complete connection. When one enters effort. The activities of human beings and other animals
these recorded details into a computer, it starts functioning can be understood and can be used for advanced research
as human. In this way, the entire data stored in the human purposes. This can also help in decision-making without
brain can be uploaded to a computer (Figure 1). the presence of a person. It reduces the illness related
IBM, along with the scientists of Ecole Polytechnique to the brain to a greater extent. The deaf can be made
Federale de Lausanne’s Brain and Mind Institute, Switzer- to hear using a direct connection toward the nerves [4].
land, is undertaking research to simulate the biological Most importantly, it can be used to save the intelligence
systems of the brain and to deliver the output in the form of of individuals even after their deaths.
a working three-dimensional model [6] that could recreate In contrast, it can make humans lazier and dependent on
the high-speed electrochemical interactions taking place machines [11]. Anti-socialists can use technology against it
within the interior parts of the brain. These interactions and can involve in human cloning with wrong intentions.
include brain malfunctions such as psychiatric disorders In future, if locums for human beings are developed, then
like depression and autism and cognitive functions such as there will be no human interaction and the world will run
language, learning, perception, and memory. From there, on computers only.
the modeling will expand to other regions of the brain
and, if successful, shed light on the relationships between DISCUSSION
genetic, molecular, and cognitive functions of the brain.
Being a technology under research, it is a difficult task to
predict the exact implementation techniques and method-
ology for it. The blue brain to be used for the replacement
of dead brains should be enhanced. The blue brain in a
computer will be vain in this case. In short, the blue brain
can be a chip or a bot functioning from the interior of
the human body in the near future. This can enable the
quick replacement of the damaged or dead brain. As the
Figure 1. Upgrading human brain to blue brain. intelligence of the person is already recorded within the
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