Posted 2/20/2024, 12:14:00 PM
Paralyzed Patient Controls Computer Cursor with Thoughts Thanks to Neuralink Brain Implant
- Patient able to control mouse cursor on computer screen just by thinking after receiving Neuralink brain implant
- Implant allows paralyzed patient to move mouse around screen using thoughts; working on getting more button clicks
- Neuralink announced first human clinical trial last September to test safety and ability to help paralyzed patients
- Elon Musk reported first patient got implant on Jan. 28; described initial results as showing "promising neuron spike detection"
- Goal is to eventually help patients with paralysis communicate faster, also potentially treat conditions like obesity, autism, depression