Neuralink First Human Trial

Neuralink's N1 implant marked a historic milestone in January 2024 with its first human patient, Noland Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down. Arbaugh successfully demonstrated the ability to control a computer cursor and engage in activities like playing chess and video games purely through thought. The 1,024-electrode chip delivered an astounding 22 times the bandwidth of prior brain-computer interfaces, setting a new industry standard. By 2025, a second patient, whose identity was not disclosed, further showcased the implant's efficacy by achieving a typing speed of 40 words per minute using only neural signals, significantly outperforming typical assistive technologies.