Elon Musk has said his company Neuralink plans to begin large-scale production of brain implants in 2026, alongside a move to fully automated surgical procedures.
The brain–computer interface technology is designed to help people with neurological conditions such as paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Neuralink’s first patient has demonstrated the ability to browse the internet, use social media and control a computer using only brain signals.
Neuralink began human trials in 2024 after addressing safety concerns raised by the US Food and Drug Administration. The company says 12 people with severe paralysis worldwide have now received implants, allowing them to control digital and physical tools through thought. Neuralink raised $650 million in funding earlier this year.
Competition in the sector is intensifying. Rival firm Synchron implanted its first device in a US patient in 2022, while Chinese researchers are developing similar brain-chip systems aimed at wireless device control.
Recent breakthroughs, including AI-powered implants that convert thoughts into speech almost instantly, highlight rapid advances in the field. Neuralink’s plan to mass-produce its chips could significantly accelerate the adoption of brain–computer interface technology worldwide.
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