Moments after implantation, our device can provide visibility into real-time neural activity. This video shows the gradual increase in activity as one of our recent participants wakes up post-procedure 🌅🧠

There are now 12 people around the world with Neuralink implants. Collectively, they’ve had their devices for 2,000 days and accumulated over 15,000 hours of use.

We look forward to continuing to explore the possibilities of neural interfaces with all of our participants!

Neuralink Update – September 2025

(There are now 12 people with a Neuralink!)

Neuralink does some crazy engineering on its way to performing brain surgeries. We wanted to document one of the more striking examples - This Is How Neuralink Builds A Human Head

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Neuralink participant controlling robotic arm using only his thoughts.

Neuralink telepathy user experience

Elon Musk's Secret Side Quest for Neuralink: Understanding Consciousness

NEURALINK: On November 6th, at 8 p.m. ET, the ALS Network will host a free educational webinar titled "Neuralink and ALS - Building Neural Interfaces to Restore Autonomy."

There will be an amazing team speaking during the event, It includes Neuralink's Clinical Trials Lead, Romina Nejad, who will overview the BCI tech and ongoing trials. Followed by firsthand accounts from ALS participants Brad Smith, Jake Schneider (u/PairedWith_P7), and Nick Wray (u/Telepath_8), detailing their trial experiences and the device's daily impact.

Participation is via YouTube Live.

Mark your calendars!

🇬🇧 We’re excited to announce our first participant in the UK!

Paul, who is paralyzed due to motor neuron disease, received his Neuralink implant at uclh earlier this month and was able to control a computer with his thoughts just hours after surgery.

He’s now working with our engineers to explore using the implant to play his favorite video games like Dawn of War and perform other tasks that could enrich and restore autonomy in his daily life.

This marks an important step toward making our technology available to help people around the world.

Alex Conley, who has a spinal cord injury, was the 2nd patient to undergo neurosurgery at Barrow to receive Neuralink's N1 Implant as part of the PRIME Study. Now, also enrolled in CONVOY, Alex is the 1st to use the brain-computer interface (BCI) device to control a robotic arm.

As the first person to use a Neuralink device to control a robotic arm with his thoughts, Alex has been paving the way for building brain-computer interfaces that restore autonomy in both the digital and physical worlds 🦾

Elon Musk discusses uploading human consciousness to a Tesla Optimus robot.
Made possible by Neuralink!

🗣 Alex Conley:

I used the Neuralink to write code for an Arduino to allow me to control an RC airplane with a quad stick. The possibilities are truly endless. Thank you Elon and the entire team at Neuralink. I am honored to be part of such a great program.

News: Neuralink's 2nd patient, Alex Conley has shared a video of himself flying a Radio Controlled (RC) airplane.

Prior to getting a Neuralink, Alex was diagnosed with a complete spinal cord injury after fracturing his C4/ C5 vertebrae.

In July 2024, he completed his implant surgery and has been working alongside the Neuralink team to improve the devices. The freedom and joy from this fun outdoor activity are made possible by Neuralink allowing him to program the controller!

How does the Neuralink implant connect to the brain? Tiny threads smaller than a human hair get inserted into your brain by a surgical robot. The idea is that the small and flexible threads minimize trauma and allow the brain to move naturally. Zack was one of the most passionate people at Neuralink