After an appearance in the sound house in sound house where he discussed some Neuralink projects in which monkeys played games, Elon Musk said that the beginning of the brain-computer interface wants to accelerate his pace around human trials as soon as possible to make. Provided that things are going well, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX noted that human trials for Neuralink’s technology could start as early as this year.
Musk’s update was in response to a tweet from the Twitter user Hamoon Kamai, who has stated that he is available for clinical trials at Neuralink. Kamai noted that he was in a car accident 20 years ago, which has resulted in him being paralyzed from the shoulders ever since. In his response, Musk said the beginning of the brain-computer interface puts safety first and is in close communication with the FDA.
“Neuralink works very hard to ensure implant safety and is in close communication with the FDA. If it goes well, we can do initial human trials later this year, ”Musk wrote.
Elon Musk has mentioned Neuralink several times in his recent outings on Twitter. Recently, the CEO posted about the jobs at the company, pointing out that Neuralink’s goals are ‘species-important’ in the future. Musk later added that those interested in working for Neuralink, especially those with skills and experience on advanced laptops, phones or robots, can work at the Bay Area or Austin area.
Neuralink’s brain implant device has undergone some refinement over the years. Elon Musk unveiled the design for Link V0.9 during the August 2020 launch, which is noticeably slimmer than the device the company unveiled during its Summer 2019 offering. The company’s implantation robot, which would handle the installation of the Neuralink device, also contains improvements over the previous iteration.
While Neuralink’s long-term goal may be to achieve some degree of symbiosis with artificial intelligence, the company’s short-term goals are much more grounded. Musk noted that Neuralink’s technology can cure neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and spinal cord injuries, giving those who suffer from these conditions a second chance to lead a full life.
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