Neuralink Brain Chips Enable Thought-Controlled Devices in Paralysis Trial
Neuralink Brain Chips Enable Thought-Controlled Devices in Paralysis Trial

Neuralink Brain Chips Enable Thought-Controlled Devices in Paralysis Trial

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Elon Musk's Neuralink brain-computer interface has been successfully implanted into the brain of a paralyzed military veteran, RJ, at the University of Miami Health System as part of a groundbreaking clinical trial. This trial, which began in early 2024 and is conducted in partnership with The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, aims to help patients with paralysis due to spinal cord injuries or ALS control digital devices with their thoughts. The miniaturized device, about the size of a coin and invisible to others, has allowed RJ to regain simple freedoms such as turning on his TV by thought alone. Neuralink showcased progress including a participant controlling a cursor on a screen purely through brain signals—an unprecedented achievement for individuals unable to move a mouse. Other patients implanted with Neuralink chips have been able to work, design 3D parts, and perform daily tasks using only their minds, illustrating the transformative potential of this technology. While challenges remain, Neuralink and other companies are advancing neurotechnology rapidly, with commercial devices for people with paralysis or ALS expected within a few years.

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