Elon Musk has successfully implanted Neuralink’s brain chip device in a human. On Sunday (28/01/2024). Elon Musk is the founder of the Neuralink company, shared this news on social media. Musk mentioned on Monday that the patient is recovering well, and the initial data from the device is showing promising results.
This Device Placed in the part of the brain that plans movements, the Neuralink’s device is designed to interpret a person’s neural activity, this breakthrough technology enables User to control and command external devices such as a smartphone or computer with their thoughts, Neuralink’s website says. Firstly, this device Currently undergoing clinical trials, the device is open to participation for individuals experiencing quadriplegia due to conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or a spinal cord injury, as outlined in a recruitment pamphlet.
Product Named As Telepathy
On Monday Musk announced that the first Neuralink product will be named called Telepathy and initially used by people who have the loss of ability to use their limbs. “Imagine if Stephen Hawking could talk faster than a fast typist or an auctioneer.” he wrote. That’s the goal.