Elon Musk shared an update on the progress of Neuralink’s first patient, expressing hope and optimism for the outcome of the human trials. Musk mentioned that they are expecting results later in the week and that things are looking positive, indicating that the first patient may soon be able to control a phone and computer using the Neuralink implant. The first patient received the implant on January 30, 2024, and Musk confirmed that they were recovering well, without disclosing any further information about the patient.
Neuralink, the company behind the brain-implant technology, had announced plans to recruit patients for its first human clinical trials, specifically targeting individuals who were quadriplegic due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Neuralink implant is expected to enable users to use computers and phones with their minds, making it a groundbreaking product in the field of technology and healthcare. Elon Musk also highlighted the potential implications of this technology, especially for individuals who have lost the use of their limbs, such as renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.
In 2021, Neuralink released a video of Pager, a nine-year-old Macaque, playing Pong solely with its mind, showcasing the remarkable capabilities of the Telepathy technology. This development hints at the immense potential of Neuralink’s brain-implant technology in revolutionizing the way individuals interact with devices and the world around them.