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Elon Musk's Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design
May 13, 2024
Exploring the challenges faced by Neuralink with a brain implant malfunction, advancements in brain implant technology, comparisons with other devices, and the life-changing experiences of a patient with a Neuralink implant
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- NuroLink's brain implant design with 64 flexible threads faced issues like thread retraction affecting data transfer rates.
- Focus on reliability and continual improvement is crucial in developing neural interface technologies for paralyzed individuals.
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NuroLink's Brain Implant Setback
NuroLink, Elon Musk's startup, faced issues with its brain implant technology after initial promising results. The implant, designed for paralyzed individuals to control devices with their thoughts, experienced mechanical problems shortly after being installed in a participant. The unique design of NuroLink's implant, including 64 flexible threads and a coin-sized processing unit, led to some threads retracting from the brain, reducing data transfer rates essential for cursor control. Despite setbacks, NuroLink aims to improve performance through recording algorithm enhancements and sensitivity to neural signals.
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