Neuralink advances: Third human receives brain implant chip
The company Neuralink, owned by Elon Musk, has implanted a chip in the brain of a third patient. To clarify, we are referring to a human being. This is just the start of this year's plans. The American neurotechnology company from San Francisco aims to conduct dozens of such operations by the end of 2025.
"We've got now three humans with Neuralinks implanted and they're all working well," said Elon Musk during an event in Las Vegas this week, which was broadcast on X, his social media platform. The billionaire announced that the company plans to implant another 20 to 30 devices by the end of the year.
Neuralink is among a growing group of startups developing brain implants that may help treat conditions such as paralysis and ALS, as reported by Bloomberg.
These are experimental procedures that typically require opening the skull to place electrodes into brain tissue. A year ago, Neuralink announced it had implanted its device in the first patient, Noland Arbaugh.
What are Elon Musk's brain chips for?
The California-based company is currently conducting two U.S. studies on its devices registered with the Food and Drug Administration.
The Prime study, designed for about five patients, allows paralyzed patients to control external devices such as computers or smartphones using their mind.
The second study, Convoy, is intended for three patients and enables them to control devices like assisted robotic arms.
