Neuralink revealed the status of the second patient with a brain chip

Neuralink has revealed the progress of the second patient in its innovative PRIME studywho recently received a brain implant In an official statement, the company has highlighted that this patient, identified as Alex, has shown significant progress day by day, adapting to the technology in a surprising way.

Alex, what previously suffered from quadriplegiahas managed to use the implant to control digital devices and, in a remarkable advance, has started playing video games using only his mind.

A new level of mind control

From day one, Alex demonstrated exceptional control of the implantusing his mind to move a cursor on the screen with a precision that surpassed his previous performance with other assistive technologies.

Within hours, it broke records previously set by other brain-computer interface devices. (BCI). However, the most notable aspect of his progress is his ability to play video games, specifically the popular first-person shooter, Counter-Strike. This marks an impressive milestone, as Alex has combined the use of his Neuralink implant with a specialized control device, achieving a much more fluid and intuitive gaming experience.

In addition to its success in the field of video games, Alex has begun to explore using the implant for more complex tasks.. One day after implant activation, began using computer-aided design software (CAD), which allowed him to design and manufacture a custom mount for his Neuralink charger.

This achievement not only highlights the precision and versatility of the implantbut also its potential to enable people with disabilities to recover lost skills and actively participate in creative and professional projects.

Technical challenges and future implementations

In its update, Neuralink also mentioned that they have implemented measures to mitigate potential technical challenges.such as thread retraction, which could affect the performance of the implant. Fortunately, no such problems have been observed in this second patient, underlining the continued improvement in the safety and efficacy of the device.

Looking ahead, the company plans to expand the implant’s capabilities.including the ability to recognize multiple movement and click intentions, which could provide full mouse and controller functionality.

They are also working on algorithms that would enable handwriting, facilitating faster text input and ultimately restoring digital autonomy and communication skills for people with severe neurological conditions.

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