A large robot would then insert electrodes and ultrathin wires into the brain. According to Musk’s biographer, this surgical process, taking a couple of hours, replaces the removed skull portion with the device. The ultrathin array, approximately one-fourteenth the width of a human hair strand, showcases the intricate nature of this technological marvel.
Race Against Competitors
Elon Musk, known for his sense of urgency, expressed the need for Neuralink to accelerate its progress to stay competitive in the burgeoning field of brain-computer interfaces.
Acknowledging the advancements made by competitors like Synchron and Onward, Musk emphasized the imperative of keeping pace, especially in the face of potential challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The urgency stems from Musk’s concern about ensuring friendly AI that aligns with human interests.
While Neuralink has not yet implanted its device in a human, it has conducted 155 implantation surgeries on various animal test subjects using a robot.
