Building direct communication pathways between the brain and computers is the goal of the neurotechnology business that Musk co-founded in 2016.
San Francisco : On Tuesday, Elon Musk said that the first human patient of his business Neuralink has received a brain implant, with “promising” preliminary findings. Elon Musk’s Neuralink Implants a Wireless Brain Chip in a Human Body, Building direct communication pathways between the brain and computers is the goal of the neurotechnology business that Musk co-founded in 2016.
One day, it would be possible to develop a symbiotic relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, as well as boost human talents and heal neurological illnesses like Parkinson’s or ALS.
“The first human received an implant from Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well,” Musk said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“Initial results show promising neuron spike detection,” he added on X.
The startup said last year that US regulators had given its brain implants the go-ahead to be tested on humans.
The “Link” implant, which is roughly the size of five stacked pennies and is inserted into the human brain through invasive surgery, is the primary mechanism by which Neuralink’s technology functions.
The California-based startup Neuralink, which employs over 400 people, raised at least $363 million last year, according to data provider Pitchbook.
Despite grabbing the most of the headlines, Musk is not the only one attempting to advance the subject of brain-machine or brain-computer interface research.
Affected by delays, the billionaire had apparently inquired about a possible partnership with implant manufacturer Synchron.
Its implant version does not require a skull incision to be installed, in contrast to Neuralink’s Link.
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In July 2022, the US patient had the first gadget implanted by Synchron, an Australian company.