Elon Musk Announces Successful Implantation of Neuralink Brain Device in Human Patient
In a recent update on the social media platform X, Elon Musk revealed that Neuralink, the company he co-founded, has achieved a significant milestone – the successful implantation of its brain device in a human patient. Although specific details about the procedure remain limited, Musk expressed optimism about the initial results.
After encountering several delays, Neuralink commenced recruiting patients for a clinical trial in the fall. The trial received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and a hospital ethics board. Neuralink's primary focus is the development of a brain-computer interface (BCI), with Musk articulating the ultimate goal of achieving symbiosis with artificial intelligence. However, the current objective is more modest, aiming to empower paralyzed individuals to control a cursor or keyboard using their brain signals.
The ongoing study targets individuals with quadriplegia resulting from cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), who are at least 22 years old. Neuralink estimates a six-year duration for the study, during which participants will undergo a surgical procedure involving a specially developed robotic system to place the implant in the brain's movement control region. The coin-sized device is designed to wirelessly record and transmit brain signals to an app for decoding.
Elon Musk's update mentioned that the implanted patient is "recovering well," with promising initial results indicating successful neuron spike detection. However, the true effectiveness of the brain implant in controlling external devices may take months to ascertain. Post-surgery recovery and the training period for using the BCI contribute to this timeframe.
While Neuralink's achievement marks a notable step in BCI development, it is not the first instance of such technology being applied to humans. Various research studies have outfitted a few dozen individuals worldwide with BCIs, enabling paralyzed individuals to engage in activities like playing video games and controlling robotic arms through thought alone.
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