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Neuralink reports first human implant in PRIME Study

Jan 29, 2024 · Capability · Neuralink · Healthcare

  • Neuralink announced that the first human participant had received its brain-computer interface implant.
  • The PRIME Study evaluates both the wireless implant and the surgical robot used for implantation.
  • The milestone marked Neuralink's first human use of its implantable BCI system.

Neuralink is a neurotechnology company developing implantable brain-computer interfaces for people with unmet medical needs, beginning with device control for people with paralysis. Its system combines the N1 Implant, external software, wireless communication, and the R1 surgical robot used to place ultra-fine electrode threads in the brain.

Company
Neuralink
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Healthcare
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Capability
Geography
Fremont · United States