Musk's Neuralink Says 12 People Have Received Its Implants
Twelve patients with severe paralysis have used Neuralink's N1 implants for over 15,000 hours to control devices through thought, advancing brain-computer interface clinical trials.
- Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink said that 12 people worldwide have received its chips.
- The patients have collectively had the devices for 2,000 days and accumulated over 15,000 hours of use.
- Neuralink secured $650 million in a funding round in June and began human trials in 2024 after addressing FDA safety concerns.
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Neuralink, Elon Musk's company, claims that 12 patients have already used brain implants for more than 2000 days and 15,000 hours in total, a major milestone for the company.
The Neuro-Startup Neuralink from Elon Musk has now implanted brain chips in twelve people worldwide. The results are amazing.
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