Neuralink reports PRIME Study progress after first human implant
Evidence notes
- Neuralink published a progress update on the PRIME Study after the first human implantation.
- The company said the participant was using the implant to control a computer cursor and digital interfaces.
- Neuralink also disclosed that some implant threads had retracted from the brain, reducing electrode effectiveness and prompting software and signal-processing changes.
Company context
Neuralink develops implantable brain-computer interfaces and the R1 surgical robot used to place ultra-fine electrode threads.