"Mechanical Ascension" Becoming Reality? Neuralink's First Human Recipient Shows Remarkable Progress as Musk Hints at Dual Implant

"STAR Market Daily" November 1st ReportOn October 31 local time, Elon Musk reposted a report on social media about Nolan Arbaugh, the first person in the world to receive a Neuralink brain-computer interface implant.

The report stated that 21 months after receiving the brain-computer interface implant, Abbo is now not only able to type using his thoughts but is also studying pre-calculus, researching neuroscience, and has launched his career as a public speaker. Currently, Abbo is working on establishing his personal brand and has announced that he will release major news in 2026.

In response, Musk stated, “Nolan may be the first to receive a Neuralink upgrade,”and may become the first person to implant dual Neuralink devices to enhance their own capabilities.” He emphasized that in the near future, individuals with Neuralink brain-computer interface implants will be able to defeat most, if not all, human players in fast-paced video games.

In 2016, Nolan Arbo unfortunately suffered a spinal cord injury during a diving accident, resulting in paralysis below the neck and the subsequent loss of most sensory and motor functions. In January 2024, Arbo received a Neuralink brain-computer interface implant in his left hemisphere. Within just a few weeks after the surgery, he was able to control his laptop using his thoughts and play the fast-paced racing game Mario Kart.

Subsequently, in June 2024, Musk revealed that he was discussing the next-generation brain-computer device with Arbo. At the time, he stated that the next version of Neuralink would allow the other half of Arbo’s brain to interact telepathically with his computer, “much like having bimanual control, equivalent to a mouse and keyboard.” In response, Arbo said: “I would agree even if a massive Neuralink were used to replace my entire head.”

It is worth noting that the “telepathy” capability previously teased by Elon Musk was ultimately reflected in the development roadmap released by Neuralink’s brain-computer interface team this June. To date, trial participants have been able to play various video games using brain signals via the “Telepathy” product, and even control a robotic arm to write with their thoughts. In addition, Neuralink’s other two product lines are “Blindsight,” which aims to restore vision, and “Deep Dive,” which enables neuromodulation.

Currently, Neuralink is continuously expanding its pool of trial participants. On October 28, the company announced its first participant in the United Kingdom. The patient, paralyzed due to motor neuron disease, achieved mind-controlled computer operation after undergoing brain-computer interface surgery.

Documents previously disclosed by Neuralink to investors indicate that its “telepathy” device is expected to receive approval from U.S. regulators by 2029, with plans to perform 2,000 procedures annually and generate at least $100 million in annual revenue. By 2030, the annual number of procedures is projected to expand to 10,000, with annual revenue exceeding $500 million.