Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink will start "high-volume production" of brain-computer interface devices and move to an entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026. Musk announced this in a post on the social media platform X.
Neuralink’s core product is a tiny chip that gets implanted in the brain and allows people to control computers, phones, or other digital devices just by thinking. This is especially aimed at people living with severe paralysis, who may have lost the ability to move their hands or speak clearly. For them, this tech could mean being able to type, browse the internet, or even communicate without needing physical movement. The first patient has used it to play video games, browse the internet, post on social media, and move a cursor on a laptop.
On X, Musk responded to a post summarizing Neuralink’s progress in 2025, and shared what’s next. He said the company will start high-volume production of its brain chips this year, and by the end of 2026, the surgery to implant them will be almost entirely automated. His exact words were – “Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and move to a streamlined, almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026.”
One of the biggest changes Neuralink is working on is the way the chip’s electrode threads are inserted into the brain. Musk explained that the new device threads will go through the dura without removing it. The dura is the brain’s outer protective membrane, and not having to remove it during surgery is a huge deal. It could reduce risk, speed up the process, and make the surgery less invasive.
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