Elon Musk announced that Neuralink will begin high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and transition to a streamlined, almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026.
As of September 2025, 12 people worldwide have received Neuralink's N1 implant, collectively using their devices for over 15,000 hours to control computers and smartphones with their thoughts.
The company completed two implant surgeries in a single day in July and is expanding clinical trials to Canada, the UK, and the United Arab Emirates as it works toward automating the implant process.
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