Paralyzed Man Regains Independence with Revolutionary Neuralink Implant
-
Noland Arbaugh, 29, is the first person to receive a Neuralink brain implant, allowing him to regain function after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed 8 years ago.
-
The implant consists of tiny threads with electrodes that record neuron activity, letting him control devices with his mind via Bluetooth.
-
Arbaugh says Neuralink makes paralysis "not that bad" and allows him unprecedented independence.
-
Since getting Neuralink, Arbaugh has enjoyed activities like video gaming, playing hours of chess, and staying up late playing Civilization VI.
-
He believes Neuralink will "change the world" by improving independence and quality of life for paralyzed people.