Latest Posts

Screenshot

What Sold at Thaddaeus Ropac’s Booth at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025

pen 4

REGAL WEDDING BRIDAL MARCH AT THE MANILA PENINSULA

Screenshot

The Best Runway Collections from Tokyo Fashion Week 2025

Elon Musk: “We are Now Confident that the Neuralink Device is Ready for Humans”

elon musk chip

SHARE

The first highlight of the Neuralink event showcasing the advancement in its technology was a monkey moving the keyboard cursors to type out letters, with his mind.

Photo by Mike Blake / Reuters

This was according to Elon Musk, at least. This is mainly to aid quadriplegic people, or those who have lost control of their limbs. The tech mogul also claimed that people with phones can better use this to type out messages than the actual keyboard.

The state the experimental monkey is in was also emphasized, with Musk saying that he “actually likes doing the demo” and “is not leg-strapped to the chair or anything.” The business mogul clarified that he is concerned with animal welfare and gives the monkeys a banana smoothie as a reward.

Photo source: Screengrab from CNET’s Youtube upload of Neuralink’s ‘Show and Tell’

Neuralink‘s first two applications utilizing brain implants aim to restore eyesight. “Even if someone had no vision ever…they are born blind…we can still restore vision,” he explained.

“We can stimulate neural activity in the brain by injecting current through every channel,” shared a Neuralink spokeperson. The process includes connecting directly to the brain to generate images, without needing to go through one’s eyes.

Photo source: Screengrab from CNET’s Youtube upload of Neuralink’s ‘Show and Tell’

The N1 implant, which was said to be the “first step” or the first product, is similar to a quarter dollar in size and it has “over one thousand channels in recording and stimulating,” explained a second representative. It’s wireless and cannot be seen, since it’s subcutaneous. The battery can be charged wirelessly and the device is useable at home. Here are the four major benefits of the N1 implant: reliable grasping and insertion, precise brain motion tracking, vasculature avoidance (avoiding hitting the network of blood vessels connecting the heart to other major organs of the body), and safe and scalable surgery.

The R1 robot will help with the surgery and provides a targeted view, where different areas of the brain are numbered, so the one doing the surgery will know precisely where the R1 robot with the 23 is going. The actual insertion resembles a sewing machine working on the brain in a swift, single motion. 64 threads are needed for the first product’s insertion, so the whole process will take about 15 minutes.

Photo source: Screengrab from CNET’s Youtube upload of Neuralink’s ‘Show and Tell’

An important aspect of the insertion needle’s precision is the optical coherence tomography (OCT), which gives an aerial view of the brain as it’s moving real-time. There is a pop-up which alerts the one performing the operation if the area targeted is corrected, which shows either “insert” or “abort”.

According to a Neuralink representative, in the case of a spinal injury: “The connection between body and brain is severed. The brain continues to function normally but is unable to communicate with the outside world.” The N1 implant, he claimed, can also be used to re-animate the body or restore motor functions lost because of spinal injury.

Photo source: Screengrab from CNET’s Youtube upload of Neuralink’s ‘Show and Tell’

“If we could place electrodes into the spinal cord, say, in a motor pool adjacent to lower motor neurons, we could stimulate those neurons…activating them, and in turn, causing the muscles to contract, and movement to occur,” he explained in detail. He also showed the targeted view of the R1 robot and how the electrode threads can be inserted precisely within the “proximity of lower motor neurons.” 

The demonstration involved a pig which was stimulated to move its left hind leg up. “We can stimulate on a variety of threads and produce a variety of movements, and actually sequence them spatial temporally to provide patterns,” he said.

Photo source: Screengrab from CNET’s Youtube upload of Neuralink’s ‘Show and Tell’

It is important to note that Musk’s company records show that there have been no human tests yet, and that will be a future endeavor. The Agriculture Department’s documentation listed the previous test subjects as pigs, monkeys, and sheep.

*Cover Photo/Thumbnail Photo from Reuters taken by Carina Johansen

RELATED ARTICLES

Screenshot

What Sold at Thaddaeus Ropac’s Booth at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concluded with a strong showing from Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery, which reported significant sales across its carefully curated selection of modern...
pen 4

REGAL WEDDING BRIDAL MARCH AT THE MANILA PENINSULA

Wedding marches are an enduring tradition of many wedding ceremonies. But the processional march we use at The Peninsula Manila for grand weddings has an...
Screenshot

The Best Runway Collections from Tokyo Fashion Week 2025

Tokyo Fashion Week 2025 showcased a dazzling array of collections that captured the essence of Japan’s eclectic fashion scene, pushing boundaries and reimagining streetwear, minimalism,...
Screenshot

Vogue World: Hollywood – A Star-Studded Kickoff Event

March 27, 2025, marked a glamorous evening at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, where Vogue announced the highly anticipated Vogue World: Hollywood event. Bringing...
Screenshot

Meghan Markle Launches New Instagram Shop

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has made her first foray into the world of curated online shopping with the launch of her new Instagram...
Screenshot

Marian Rivera Stuns in Stylish Outfits with Her New Short Hair

Marian Rivera’s fresh new look has taken the entertainment world by storm, proving once again why she remains one of the most stylish figures in...
Screenshot

What Sold at Thaddaeus Ropac’s Booth at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025

Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concluded with a strong showing from Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery, which reported significant sales across its carefully curated selection of modern...
pen 4

REGAL WEDDING BRIDAL MARCH AT THE MANILA PENINSULA

Wedding marches are an enduring tradition of many wedding ceremonies. But the processional march we use at The Peninsula Manila for grand weddings has an...
Screenshot

The Best Runway Collections from Tokyo Fashion Week 2025

Tokyo Fashion Week 2025 showcased a dazzling array of collections that captured the essence of Japan’s eclectic fashion scene, pushing boundaries and reimagining streetwear, minimalism,...

Don't Miss

Screenshot

The Best Runway Collections from Tokyo Fashion Week 2025

Screenshot

Vogue World: Hollywood – A Star-Studded Kickoff Event

Screenshot

Here’s What You Need to Know About Art Basel 2025

Screenshot

“With Love, Meghan” Brings Heartfelt Hosting and Cooking Tips to Netflix