Neuralink

Neuralink

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Creating a general-purpose, high-bandwidth interface to the brain

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We’re building neural interfaces to restore natural and intuitive interactions with the digital and physical worlds for those who are paralyzed.

ALS took @Telepath_8 s arm mobility. With his @neuralink device, he regained a level of independence he thought he'd lost forever. His BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) connects his brain to a robotic arm that allows him to gesture, microwave food, and grab a cup of water again.

Jake could only type with one finger after ALS took away most of his arm and hand mobility. With Neuralink, he’s exploring how to type by imagining moving all ten of his fingers again.

Jake @PairedWith_P7 is an ALS patient and @neuralink clinical trial participant, helping develop new ways to type for others that have lost mobility in their arms. He’s in the process of writing a book about his story – using just his thoughts.

We recently hosted a discussion with @synapticure, where Brad, Jake, and Nick shared their experiences living with ALS and using their Neuralink devices as participants in our clinical trials.

Recently, we hosted a webinar with @neuralink , and interviewed three ALS patients actively participating in Neuralink clinical trials. @ALScyborg @PairedWith_P7 @Telepath_8 walk us through some common misconceptions people have around BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) technology.

After injury paralyzed him from the neck down, @RockyNoHands tested many assistive technologies to reconnect with the world. He re-learned how to play video games with a mouth-operated controller and is now a pro gamer with multiple Guinness World Records and a significant following. We invited Rocky to Neuralink to share his story, learn about our technology, and discuss the possibilities of brain interfaces for paralysis and other unmet medical needs.

There are now 12 people around the world with Neuralink implants. Collectively, they’ve had their devices for 2,000 days and accumulated over 15,000 hours of use. We look forward to continuing to explore the possibilities of neural interfaces with all of our participants!

Moments after implantation, our device can provide visibility into real-time neural activity. This video shows the gradual increase in activity as one of our recent participants wakes up post-procedure 🌅🧠

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