Neuralink, co-founded by Elon Musk, is launching its first clinical trial to implant brain chips in humans, aiming to help people with paralysis control devices using their thoughts.
Neuralink, co-founded by Elon Musk, is launching its first clinical trial to implant brain chips in humans, aiming to help people with paralysis control devices using their thoughts.
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The trial, named PRIME (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface), will evaluate the safety of the implant,
The trial, named PRIME (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface), will evaluate the safety of the implant,
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surgical robot, and brain-computer interface software over six years.
surgical robot, and brain-computer interface software over six years.
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Eligible participants will have the N1 Implant placed in the region of the brain controlling movement intention by the R1 Robot.
Eligible participants will have the N1 Implant placed in the region of the brain controlling movement intention by the R1 Robot.
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The N1 Implant records and transmits brain signals wirelessly to an app, allowing participants to control a computer or device through thought alone.
The N1 Implant records and transmits brain signals wirelessly to an app, allowing participants to control a computer or device through thought alone.
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Neuralink's goal is to improve the lives of tetraplegic or quadriplegic individuals, enabling them to use computers, phones, and devices with their brain activity.
Neuralink's goal is to improve the lives of tetraplegic or quadriplegic individuals, enabling them to use computers, phones, and devices with their brain activity.
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The implant consists of multiple chips, a wireless battery, and electronics sealed within a device about the size of a large coin.
The implant consists of multiple chips, a wireless battery, and electronics sealed within a device about the size of a large coin.
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Ultra-thin threads extend from the implant into the brain, transmitting signals to a brain-computer interface via Bluetooth.
Ultra-thin threads extend from the implant into the brain, transmitting signals to a brain-computer interface via Bluetooth.
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The study will span six years, including nearly two dozen follow-up visits to monitor participants' progress and ensure the BCI functions as intended.
The study will span six years, including nearly two dozen follow-up visits to monitor participants' progress and ensure the BCI functions as intended.
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Participants will undergo nine home and in-person clinic visits in the first year and a half, followed by two research sessions per week in one-hour increments during the study.
Participants will undergo nine home and in-person clinic visits in the first year and a half, followed by two research sessions per week in one-hour increments during the study.
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Neuralink will provide follow-up care for 3.5 years, and participants will receive compensation only for study-related costs,
Neuralink will provide follow-up care for 3.5 years, and participants will receive compensation only for study-related costs,
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such as transportation expenses. Eligibility can be determined by filling out an application on Neuralink's website.
such as transportation expenses. Eligibility can be determined by filling out an application on Neuralink's website.
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