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Elon Musk’s Neuralink successfully implants brain chip in second patient

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Staff Editor Published August 5, 2024
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Neuralink implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Musk says
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink has reached a significant milestone by successfully implanting its brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a second patient, following the first successful implantation earlier this year. The groundbreaking technology aims to restore digital interaction capabilities to paralyzed individuals by allowing them to control devices through thought alone.

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Breakthrough in Medical Technology- NeuralinkClinical Trials and Future PlansA New Era in Assistive Technology

Breakthrough in Medical Technology- Neuralink

The second patient, who suffered a spinal cord injury from a diving accident, has become the latest to benefit from Neuralink’s advanced brain chip. According to Musk, 400 of the implant’s 1,024 electrodes are already active and functioning well. The device consists of flexible threads, each thinner than a human hair, that are intricately placed in the brain to record neural activity.

In a recent podcast with Lex Fridman, Musk expressed optimism about the success of the second implant, stating, “I don’t want to jinx it but it seems to have gone extremely well with the second implant. There’s a lot of signal, a lot of electrodes. It’s working very well.”

Clinical Trials and Future Plans

Neuralink plans to implant the device in eight more patients within the year as part of its clinical trials. The company’s goal is to expand the use of its technology and demonstrate its effectiveness in improving the quality of life for individuals with severe disabilities.

Noland Arbaugh, the first recipient of the Neuralink implant, has shown promising results since his surgery in January. Arbaugh has reported being able to perform tasks such as playing online chess and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI through the BCI. He described the technology as life-changing, stating, “[The Link] has helped me reconnect with the world, my friends, and my family. It’s given me the ability to do things on my own again without needing my family at all hours of the day and night.”

A New Era in Assistive Technology

Before receiving the implant, Arbaugh used a stick to interact with a tablet device. The Neuralink implant has dramatically simplified this process, allowing him to control his computer just by thinking about it. Musk’s team has reported that Arbaugh has made a full recovery with no adverse effects and continues to use the technology effectively.

Neuralink’s advances mark a significant step forward in the field of assistive technology, potentially paving the way for more innovations that could greatly enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.

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