The Blue Brain project is an initiative started in 2005 by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne to develop the first virtual brain. The Blue Brain is a machine that can function like the human brain by taking decisions, thinking, responding, and keeping memories. It aims to upload the human brain by using nanobots to scan brain structure and activity, providing an interface between the brain and computer. IBM is partnering with EPFL scientists to simulate biological brain systems through supercomputing. The goal is to transfer human consciousness to computers to benefit from indefinite life extension, though it may also harm society.