A few weeks ago, Neuralink made a groundbreaking move by placing a small electronic device called Telepathy into a person’s brain. This innovative device allows the user to connect their brain with devices wirelessly, marking a significant step in merging technology with the human mind.
Although there isn’t much information about the initial surgery, it appears that the patient is someone with quadriplegia. The good news is that Elon Musk, the owner of Neuralink, recently shared some updates on the progress made during a session on his platform, Spaces.
According to Musk, the patient, who seems to be a quadriplegic, has fully recovered with no known side effects. Astonishingly, they can now control a computer mouse using only their thoughts. Musk explained that the Telepathy device, with its 64 threads connected to the brain, taps into the part of the brain responsible for intentions. Initially, the focus is on recognizing signals related to moving and selecting buttons, which can then be translated into actions like scrolling and tapping.
This breakthrough has the potential to make technology more accessible for people with mobility challenges, allowing them to interact more easily with our tech-centric world. The successful demonstration of the patient moving a mouse cursor with their mind suggests that this technology holds promise.
However, there are still challenges to overcome before Neuralink’s Telepathy becomes widely available. Andrew Tropeano, Host of News Around America, emphasizes the need for thorough testing to ensure there are no long-term negative effects. This surgery is just the beginning of a series of tests that will be conducted to refine and improve the technology.
Elon Musk is known for providing updates on his projects, and we can expect to hear more about Neuralink’s progress with its first human subject in the upcoming weeks or months.
