Elon Musk Says First Human Implanted With Neuralink Brain Chip Has Recovered
Elon Musk has said that the first human implanted with a Neuralink brain chip, stating that the individual has fully recovered and can now control a computer mouse using their thoughts.
"Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of. The patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said in a Spaces event on X.
The tech billionaire also mentioned that Neuralink is now attempting to get as many mouse button clicks as possible from the patient.
Following approval for human trial recruitment in September last year, the company successfully implanted a chip into its first human patient last month.
Encouraging Progress and Neural Rehabilitation
Speaking at a Spaces event on X, Musk expressed satisfaction with the project's progress, noting, "Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of. The patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking."
Emphasis on Neural Control
Musk highlighted Neuralink's current focus on refining the patient's neural control, specifically aiming to maximize the number of mouse button clicks achievable through the brain-computer interface.
Human Trials and Noteworthy Achievements
After gaining approval for human trial recruitment in September of the previous year, Neuralink reached a significant milestone by successfully implanting a chip into its inaugural human patient the following month.
Telepathy ¨C Neuralink's Inaugural Product
Musk divulged information about Neuralink's first product, named Telepathy. According to him, Telepathy aims to empower users to effortlessly control a phone or computer through their thoughts, ushering in a new era of seamless human-computer interaction.
Financial Support and Growth
In November of the preceding year, Neuralink secured an additional $43 million in venture capital, as disclosed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This funding came after a prior investment round led by Peter ThielĄ¯s Founders Fund, where the company increased its capital from $280 million to $323 million in early August.
The continuous success and financial backing underscore the growing interest and endorsement of Neuralink's pioneering work in the realm of brain-computer interfaces.
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