Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, receives a significant upgrade with new hands, potentially paving the way for integration with Neuralink’s brain-computer interface. This development, coupled with Tesla’s progress in autonomous navigation and recent stock performance, positions Optimus as a key player in the future of robotics.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink announces a new feasibility trial using its N1 implant to allow patients to control a robotic arm with their thoughts, marking a significant leap towards restoring physical freedom for individuals with paraplegia and other debilitating conditions.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink announces a new feasibility trial using its N1 implant to allow patients to control a robotic arm with their thoughts, marking a significant leap towards restoring physical freedom for individuals with paraplegia and other debilitating conditions.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is launching a new feasibility trial for its brain implant technology, aiming to enable quadriplegic patients to control robotic arms with their thoughts. The trial builds on successful initial human implants in the US and recent Canadian approval.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink announces a pivotal clinical trial enabling paralyzed individuals to control a robotic arm using their thoughts. This groundbreaking technology marks a significant leap towards restoring physical freedom for those with paralysis.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has hinted at the potential for Neuralink, his brain-machine interface company, to develop an implant for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He suggests focusing on alleviating back and neck pain with the technology, while also acknowledging the potential for limited help in later stages of Alzheimer’s due to extensive neuronal loss.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, envisions Neuralink’s brain implants becoming as affordable as an Apple Watch. He proposes a rapid ‘600-second surgery’ and aims for mass adoption, potentially revolutionizing the brain-computer interface (BCI) market. This news comes as Neuralink faces competition from other companies developing similar technologies, with varying pricing strategies.
A groundbreaking brain implant developed by Synchron has enabled an ALS patient to control Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant using only his thoughts. This technology opens doors for individuals with disabilities to regain independence and interact with smart home devices in a hands-free and voice-free manner.
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, has successfully implanted a second patient with its device, allowing the individual to control software and play video games. The company has addressed the issues encountered with its first patient and is aiming for widespread adoption of its technology in the coming years.
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis have welcomed their third child, keeping the birth private. This follows the birth of twins in 2021 and a son with musician Grimes in 2022, adding to Musk’s expanding family. Zilis, a rising star in the tech industry, is a Director of Operations and Special Projects at Neuralink, highlighting her strong ties to Musk’s ventures. The couple’s preference for privacy has been evident in the delayed disclosure of their children’s births, showcasing their desire for a private life.
