7 People Now Have Neuralink Brain Implant

Neuralink's N1 brain implant has been implanted in seven people, allowing individuals with ALS or spinal cord injuries to control a computer with their thoughts. The implant is part of the PRIME study, which aims to prove its safety and effectiveness. Six of the seven participants are part of the study, which is being conducted by Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. The implant is surgically inserted into the skull and connects to a computer via Bluetooth, enabling patients to control the cursor, type, browse the web, and even play video games. The first patient, Noland Arbaugh, became paralyzed after a diving accident and can now control a computer without moving his limbs or fingers. Other patients include Alex, a former machine parts builder who uses the implant to design 3D parts, and Brad, the first person with ALS to receive the implant. Mike, the fourth patient, uses the implant to continue working as a survey technician from home despite having ALS. The fifth patient, RJ, is a veteran who became paralyzed after a motorcycle accident. The remaining two patients remain anonymous, and Neuralink is continuing to recruit more participants for the study.