Neuralink
A neurotechnology company pioneering implantable brain–computer interfaces — devices that connect the human brain directly to computers, aimed first at helping people with paralysis and other neurological conditions.
Founded2016
HeadquartersFremont, CA
IndustryNeurotechnology
Neuralink's surgical robot · CC BY-SA 4.0 — Steve Jurvetson · Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Founders
Elon Musk, Max Hodak and DJ Seo
Founded July 2016
Landmark Achievements
- Developed the N1 implant and a surgical robot that places ultra-thin electrode threads in the brain.
- Received FDA clearance and performed its first human implant in 2024, letting a paralyzed participant control a computer by thought.
- Advanced brain–computer interfaces from laboratory research toward a practical medical device.
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