Neuralink, the brain-computer company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is preparing to perform its second human brain implant surgery within the next week, according to senior company officials who posted on social media platform X. Currently, Noland Arbaugh from Arizona stands as the sole recipient of Neuralink's brain chip. However, Musk has expressed his ambition to increase this number significantly, aiming for up to nine individuals to receive the implant before the year ends.
According to Neuralink's website, their first brain-computer interface (BCI), named Telepathy, employs a system of 64 ultra-fine threads inserted directly into the brain tissue. These threads, each more slender than a human hair, are equipped with a total of 1,024 electrodes designed to capture and interpret neural signals.
Neuralink Aiming To Perform Implant On More Patients
During a recent live-streamed event, Musk revealed the company's ambitious plans for the near future. He indicated that Neuralink aims to perform implant surgeries on up to nine patients before the end of the current year. However, the company has not yet provided specific details or a precise timeline for these procedures.
Neuralink has achieved a significant milestone in the field of BCI technology, becoming the first company to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for commercial use of their devices. This regulatory green light marks a crucial step forward in the development and potential widespread application of brain-computer interfaces.