A British army veteran who uses a wheelchair says a Neuralink brain implant has allowed him to control a computer well enough to play World of Warcraft using only his thoughts. The case offers another public example of how brain computer interface technology is moving from science fiction into real life. Reports Rozetked.me.
The patient, identified as John L. Noble, said the procedure required only a small incision. After that, a robotic system implanted 1,024 extremely thin threads into the motor cortex, the part of the brain linked to movement. According to the report, he returned home the next day, and the surgical scar had already started healing within a week.
Once the implant was connected to a MacBook, Noble was able to move the cursor and click at the exact moment he intended to do so. He said this made it possible to interact with the computer and play the popular game through mental commands alone.
The story highlights the rapid progress of Neuralink’s technology and its potential to help people with severe mobility limitations regain digital independence. At the same time, the long term performance and wider use of such implants will likely remain under close public and medical scrutiny.
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