Neuralink Patient Went from Brain Surgery to Playing World of Warcraft Solely With His Mind in Just 80 days
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Jon L. Noble, a British Army veteran paralyzed from the shoulders down, has become one of the first participants in Neuralink's brain-computer interface trial, demonstrating the technology's potential for daily life applications. In just 80 days, Noble went from recovering from brain surgery to playing World of Warcraft solely with his mind.
A British Army veteran, Jon L. Noble, has undergone brain surgery to implant a brain-computer interface (BCI) developed by Neuralink. The surgery involved placing 1,024 ultra-thin threads into his motor cortex. After a minimal recovery period, Noble learned to control a MacBook with his thoughts. He started with basic actions like scrolling and typing, and eventually played World of Warcraft without using a mouse or keyboard. This technology has given Noble a new level of independence, allowing him to communicate, work, and entertain himself. The Neuralink implant converts neural activity into digital commands, bypassing damaged pathways in people with spinal cord injuries.
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