CEO Elon Musk said Neuralink plans to begin mass production of its brain-computer interface implants this year. The move marks a crucial step in expanding the technology's use beyond initial trials, the Indianexpress reported Sunday.
In a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter), Musk said Neuralink plans to switch to a simpler and almost fully automated surgical procedure by 2026. He added that the Neuralink implant will be designed to penetrate the dura without the need to remove the layer.
For your information, the dura, short for dura mater, is the tough, outermost protective layer of the brain, which protects it from infection and physical injury. The Neuralink implant is designed to help people with conditions such as spinal cord injuries.
With this implant, patients with physical limitations can play video games, browse the internet, make social media posts, and even control the mouse cursor.
