On October 31 local time, Elon Musk shared a news report on social media about Nolan Arbaugh, the world's first person to have a Neuralink brain-computer interface device implanted.
The report states that 21 months after receiving the brain-computer interface device, Abo can now type with his thoughts, is taking pre-calculus courses, researching neuroscience, and has begun his speaking career. Currently, Abo is also preparing to create his own personal brand and has announced a major announcement in 2026.
Musk stated, "Nolan may be the first to receive a Neuralink upgrade, and possibly the first to have two Neuralink devices implanted to enhance his abilities ." He emphasized that in the near future, Neuralink brain-computer interface implant recipients will be able to enjoy fast-paced video games. They defeated most, if not all, of humanity.
In 2016, Nolan Arbo suffered a spinal cord injury during a diving accident, resulting in paralysis from the neck down and the loss of most of his sensation and mobility. In January 2024, Arbo underwent a Neuralink brain-computer interface implanted in his left brain. Within weeks of the surgery, he was able to control his laptop with his thoughts and play the fast-paced racing game Mario Kart.
Then, in June 2024, Musk revealed that he was discussing next-generation brain-computer interfaces with Arbo. At the time, he stated that the next version of Neuralink would allow Arbo's other half of his brain to interact telepathically with his computer, "like having the ability to control both hands, equivalent to a mouse and keyboard." Arbo responded, " Even if it meant replacing my entire head with a giant Neuralink, I would agree. "
It's worth noting that Musk's previously touted "telepathic" capabilities were ultimately reflected in the development roadmap released by the Neuralink brain-computer interface team this June. To date, participants have been able to play various video games using brain signals through "telepathic" products, and even control a robotic arm to write with their thoughts. In addition, Neuralink's other two product lines correspond to "Blindsight," which can reconstruct vision, and "Deep," which enables neuromodulation.
Neuralink is currently expanding its participant pool, and on October 28th, the company announced its first participant in the UK. This patient, paralyzed due to motor neuron disease, was able to control a computer with their thoughts after undergoing brain-computer interface surgery.
Previously released documents by Neuralink to investors indicated that it expects its "mind-reading" device to receive approval from US regulators by 2029, with plans to perform 2,000 surgeries annually and generate at least $100 million in annual revenue. By 2030, it anticipates expanding the number of surgeries to 10,000 annually and generating over $500 million in annual revenue.
(Article source: CLS)
