Noland Arbaugh becomes the first individual to demonstrate the use of Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip, enabling him to play chess and control a computer cursor with his thoughts alone.
In a significant development in neuroscience, Noland Arbaugh became the first human to demonstrate the use of Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip, showcasing his ability to play chess using only his mind. Arbaugh, who is a quadriplegic following a diving accident, was able to move a cursor across a computer screen and pause music with his thoughts, as revealed in a video shared by Musk on the social platform X. The demonstration marks a key milestone in brain-computer interface technology, showing the potential of the Neuralink device to enable individuals with physical disabilities to engage in activities that were previously inaccessible to them.
Arbaugh’s use of the Neuralink chip is part of FDA-approved clinical trials aimed at exploring the technology’s capabilities and benefits. The device’s success in allowing Arbaugh to perform tasks through thought alone has generated both astonishment and optimism regarding the future of such innovations. Elon Musk’s involvement in the project through his company, Neuralink, highlights his commitment to advancing technology in ways that could significantly improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
