San Francisco, CA – Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old quadriplegic, has made history as the world’s first Neuralink patient to send a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) “just by thinking”. Utilizing Neuralink’s cybernetic implant, Mr. Arbaugh managed to post a tweet using only his thoughts, marking a significant advancement in the field of brain-computer interfaces.
After successfully sending the tweet, Mr. Arbaugh humorously mentioned that Twitter initially banned him, suspecting him to be a bot. However, X and Elon Musk reinstated his account, recognizing the groundbreaking nature of his achievement.
Elon Musk praised Mr. Arbaugh’s accomplishment, highlighting it as the “First ever post made just by thinking, using the Neuralink Telepathy device!” This breakthrough showcases the potential for technology to enhance the lives of individuals with physical limitations.
In a live-streamed update by Neuralink Corp., Mr. Arbaugh demonstrated his ability to play video games and online chess using only his mind. By simply imagining the cursor moving on the computer screen, he was able to control the game without the need for physical tools. This display of technological innovation offers hope to those with spinal cord injuries or other physical impairments.
Mr. Arbaugh revealed that he sustained his quadriplegia due to a diving accident eight years ago. Following a successful Neuralink procedure in January, he was discharged from the hospital the next day. While acknowledging the progress made in enhancing his quality of life, he emphasized the importance of continuing to refine and develop the technology.
Neuralink, a brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, aims to connect human brains to computers to address complex neurological conditions. By empowering patients to control computers through their thoughts, the implant has the potential to revolutionize the field of neurotechnology and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.