We're already sketching out the first prototypes in labs, so within a few years we could see rudimentary neural lacing that lets a chip read a handful of neural signals and maybe push a simple algorithm back. Real, seamless fusion—like a thought‑controlled interface that feels natural—will probably be a decade or more away, because we have to iron out biocompatibility, data bandwidth, and ethical firewalls first. In short, the sci‑fi dream is coming, but it’ll still be a rough draft before it’s a full‑blown, everyday reality.