Neuralink
Also known as Neuralink Corp.
American neurotechnology company developing implantable brain–computer interfaces.
At a glance
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- Neuralink is a neurotechnology company in Fremont, California, founded in 2016 by Elon Musk and eight scientists and engineers, Max Hodak among them.
- It develops implantable brain–computer interfaces and a robot that sews thin electrode threads into the brain.
- It implanted its first human patient in January 2024, and has been criticised over the number of animals that died in its trials.
Why it matters
- It is the best-funded attempt to put a brain–computer interface into everyday medical use.
Key facts
- Founded
- 21 June 2016; first publicly reported in March 20171
- Founders
- Elon Musk, Max Hodak, Benjamin Rapoport, Dongjin Seo, Paul Merolla, Philip Sabes, Timothy J. Gardner, Tim Hanson and Vanessa Tolosa1
- Headquarters
- Fremont, California1
- Type
- Private company1
- First human implant
- Announced 29 January 2024; the patient was later identified as Noland Arbaugh1
- Blindsight
- Announced September 2024, meant to restore some vision to blind people whose visual cortex is undamaged; given "breakthrough" status by the US government1
Who owns it
Largest shareholder: Elon Musk.
Major shareholders
- Elon MuskPerson
over 50% 1
People
Led by
- Elon MuskPerson
CEO 1
Founded by
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