Neuralink Unveils Breakthrough Brain Chip Enabling Paralyzed Patient to Play Chess through Mental Commands
Neuralink, a pioneering company, has successfully developed an advanced brain chip that can be implanted in individuals. This cutting-edge chip empowers people with paralysis to navigate computers using their thoughts.
During a recent demonstration, Neuralink showcased their groundbreaking technology by presenting their first patient, Noland Arbaugh. Noland, a 29-year-old who suffered paralysis below the shoulder following a diving accident, amazed spectators as he played chess on a computer utilizing the implanted brain chip. By leveraging his mental commands, Noland effortlessly controlled the cursor on a laptop, all thanks to the revolutionary Neuralink device.
The following day, Noland was discharged from the hospital without experiencing any cognitive issues. In a video streamed on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, Noland expressed his gratitude for the technology’s impact on his life. He revealed that he had lost the ability to play his favorite game, Civilization VI, but with the assistance of Neuralink, he was able to regain this ability and engaged in an uninterrupted eight-hour gaming session.
While experts acknowledge the significance of this development, they also caution that it is still an early stage in the evolution of this technology. Kip Ludwig, a former program director for neural engineering at the US National Institutes of Health, emphasized that while this progress is promising, there is still much to learn for both Neuralink and the recipients of the implant in order to optimize the level of control and information achieved.
“This represents a positive starting point,” Ludwig stated, acknowledging the potential of Neuralink’s brain chip while underscoring the ongoing learning process involved.