A patient with a Neuralink neurochip demonstrated how he controls a robotic arm with his mind (1 photo + 1 video)

Nick Ray, an American who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, can pick up objects independently for the first time in many years.



Nick Ray, an American who received a Neuralink implant, has learned to operate a robotic arm. Ray announced this in his Facebook page.

Nick Ray is the eighth Neuralink trial participant to receive a brain implant. A man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was left paralyzed from the neck down. In the video, Ray demonstrated how he can control the movement of a robotic arm holding a glass of drink while simultaneously holding a conversation with others.

According to the test participant, he can move the robotic hand, as well as clench and relax its fingers, using his mind. "I put on my own hat for the first time in years! I microwaved chicken nuggets and ate them myself! I learned how to open the refrigerator and open and close jar lids!" the Neuralink patient recounted his success.

Nick Ray also reported setting a record in a dexterity test. Using his new hand, he was able to move 39 objects across a table in 5 minutes. However, he noted that mastering these new skills required working for 8 hours a day. "This project is incredible, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it," Ray concluded.