FDA Approves Neuralink Trial to Implant Brain Chips in Humans, Aiming to Help Paralyzed People Control Devices with Thoughts

Neuralink received FDA approval in May to implant brain chips into humans.
The company aims to help paralyzed people control computers and devices using thoughts alone.
The study will evaluate the safety and functionality of the brain implant and surgical robot.
Eligible participants will get the implant placed by a robot to record and transmit brain signals.
The study will have participants use the implant to control a computer and provide feedback.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 12:12:51 AM