Elon Musk has made new statements about the future of Neuralink brain implants, raising interest and anticipation among tech enthusiasts and neuroscientists.
In a recent post on the social media platform X, Elon Musk revealed that Neuralink, his company specializing in brain-computer interfaces, plans to start “high-volume” production of brain implants in 2026 and move to an almost fully automated surgical procedure. This technology is intended to help people suffering from serious neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries.
Neuralink began human clinical trials in 2024 after overcoming several safety issues previously reported by US authorities. The US Food and Drug Administration had initially rejected the company’s application in 2022, citing potential risks related to the safety of the implants.
Despite the obstacles, in September 2025 Neuralink reported that 12 people worldwide, all with severe paralysis, had received the implants and are using them to control digital and physical devices through brain activity.
The company recently raised $650 million in a funding round in June, signaling an acceleration in technology development and an intention to turn brain implants into a scalable solution for widespread use in the coming years.
Neuralink is not, however, the only company that has set out to help people with serious neurological conditions. At the moment, rival Synchron is also developing implants designed to help people with motor impairments use computers.
The first patient to receive a Neuralin brain implant, Noland Arbaug, said that thanks to the technology, he was able to surf the Internet, post on social media, control a laptop cursor and even play video games using only his brain activity.
Also, Audrey Crews, a woman who was completely paralyzed for 20 years as a result of a car accident, testified, for her part, that the implant allowed her to regain the ability to use a computer, thus opening up new possibilities for communication and digital autonomy, which she had not experienced in two decades.
In her posts on X, she recounted how she was able to write words, draw, scroll, and use the keyboard through the power of thought alone.
“I tried to write my name for the first time in 20 years. I’m working on it,” the woman said.
