Overview

• Musk said the device could restore hearing by directly activating auditory neurons in the brain, yet he did not specify any trial schedule for this application
• Three trial participants have received upgraded implants and are reportedly doing well
• The latest implant model includes more electrodes, higher data bandwidth and longer battery life
• Neuralink plans to enroll between 20 and 30 additional volunteers in 2025 for further testing
• Initial recipients with spinal cord injuries have used the chip to play video games, compete in chess and learn to design 3D objects