Musk’s Neuralink to Test Brain Chips in Clinical Study in Great Britain

Neuralink to Begin Clinical Trials of Brain Implants in the UK for Paralysis Patients

Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk, has announced plans to launch a clinical study in the United Kingdom to test its implantable brain chip, known as the N1, in people with severe paralysis. The announcement was made on July 31, 2025, via Neuralink’s official social media post.What the Trial Covers The study will be conducted in partnership with University College London Hospitals Trust and Newcastle Hospitals, …

Musk’s Neuralink to test brain chips in clinical study in Great Britain

(Reuters) – Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink said on Thursday it will launch a clinical study in Great Britain to test how its chips can enable patients with severe paralysis to control digital and physical tools with their thoughts. The company is partnering with the University College London Hospitals trust and Newcastle Hospitals to conduct the study, it said in a post on X (Read More)

Elon Musk’s Brain Chip to Be Tested on Brits

Neuralink is crossing the pond. Elon Musk’s brain chip is due to start clinical trials in Great Britain, and he is inviting patients with neurological disorders to sign up. The Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) connects the human brain directly to digital systems with the N1 chip. By reading brain activity through hundreds of electrodes embedded in threads thinner than a hair, it allows patients with paralysis to control external devices …