{"id":30460,"date":"2025-10-07T13:13:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=30460"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:00:21","slug":"neuralink-human-subject-controls-new-robotic-arm-entirely-with-thought-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/neuralink-human-subject-controls-new-robotic-arm-entirely-with-thought-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Neuralink Human Subject Controls New Robotic Arm Entirely with Thought Power"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Neuralink<\/strong>, a brain-computer interface<\/strong> company founded by Elon Musk<\/strong>, continues to achieve new breakthroughs every day. The latest highlight is the moment when subject Nick Wray<\/strong> controlled a new robotic arm<\/strong> entirely using thought power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those unfamiliar with Neuralink<\/strong>, here is a brief summary: At its simplest, it aims to connect the human brain<\/strong> directly to computers<\/strong>. This means attempting to turn things once seen only in science fiction\u2014like controlling a device with thoughts<\/strong> or communicating with neural data<\/strong>\u2014into reality. But the core goal is not just about “technology”; Neuralink<\/a><\/em><\/strong> aims to give hope to people, especially those with paralysis<\/strong> or who have lost the ability to speak, to regain movement or communication. The tiny chip<\/strong> developed by the company can read the brain’s neural signals and translate them into digital commands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company’s first human subject was Nick Wray<\/strong>, who underwent surgery at the beginning of 2024 to have a small “N1” implant<\/strong> placed in his brain. This device wirelessly transmits signals from the brain’s motor cortex<\/strong> to a computer. Wray shared that he has been able to move a computer cursor<\/strong> and perform some basic digital tasks just by thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wray’s Latest Achievement: A Leap in Mind-Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The latest development shared by Nick Wray<\/strong> has greatly excited those who follow the technology closely: Wray demonstrated that he controlled a new robotic arm<\/strong> entirely with thought power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“It\u2019s been a truly unforgettable week. I don\u2019t remember the last time I worked a full 8-hour workday; but last week I worked three days in a row. This has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“Life with my BCI<\/strong> has been and continues to be so surreal<\/strong> and so rewarding<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The post Wray referenced (originally a video showing the control of the assistive robotic arm) is summarized below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neuralink<\/strong>‘s human trial participant, Nick Wray<\/strong> shows off true mind-control<\/strong> of his new assistive robotic arm (ARA)<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Life with my BCI<\/strong> has been and continues to be so surreal and so rewarding.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow @Telepath_8 and @NeuraPod for Neuralink<\/strong> updates.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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This is a monumental step for the future of assistive technology<\/strong>. Do you see this kind of brain-computer interface becoming widely available in the next decade?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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