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Neuralink has implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Elon Musk says

Neuralink has implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Elon Musk says



Founder says procedure, aimed at helping paralyzed people use digital devices by thinking alone, went ‘extremely well’Neuralink has successfully implanted in a second patient its device designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, according to the startup’s owner Elon Musk.Neuralink is in the process of testing its device, which is intended to help people with spinal cord injuries. The device has allowed the first patient to play video games, browse the internet, post on social media and move a cursor on his laptop. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-04 22:38:56

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