Neuralink reports 21 participants implanted across its trials

Neuralink/N1 implant (Telepathy)

Two years after its first implant, Neuralink reported 21 people enrolled across its trials worldwide. Participants are using Telepathy for everyday computing tasks, with one using the device up to 17 hours daily. Some achieved information transfer rates exceeding 10 bits per second, matching or exceeding average mouse control performance, and ALS patients achieved typing speeds up to 40 words per minute.

• 21 total participants enrolled in Neuralink trials worldwide two years after first implant.
• Participants using Telepathy for everyday computer use; one using device 17 hours daily with no serious adverse events reported.
• Some participants achieve >10 bits per second information transfer rate; ALS patients typing up to 40 wpm using virtual keyboard.