Neuralink: Second Implanted Patient Plays Counter-Strike 2 With His Mind

Alex, who lost control of his limbs after a spinal cord injury, now uses a Neuralink implant to play Counter Strike 2 On the computer. Before the operation, the man used a verbal controller called a QuadStick. Unfortunately, he couldn't move and shoot at the same time.

Thanks to the Neuralink chip, the second implanted patient can now remotely control the mouse on his laptop to aim, while using the QuadStick to move. This greatly improves the gaming experience.

The second transplant is going much better.

Unlike Noland Arbaugh, the first patient to receive Neuralink’s brain chip, Alex’s chip remained fully connected to his brain. In its predecessor, 85 percent of the wired electrodes moved even as the implant remained functional. Neuralink says it reduced some mitigation measures to avoid this problem for Alex and hasn’t seen any wire slack.

In addition to toys, Alex uses the implant to develop 3D designs. In particular, he designed a bracket for his implant’s power charger, which was then 3D printed. Alex explains that he is happy to once again create things from his ideas, something that was impossible for him due to his spinal cord injury.

Neuralink has big ambitions.

Neuralink continues to develop the controls in its technology, with the goal of providing full mouse and controller functionality. This advance could open up new possibilities for people with paralysis or motor disorders.

Alex's recovery after the transplant has been described as: “liquid” By Neuralink. However, it is important to note that these results are still preliminary and that more research and testing will be necessary to confirm the long-term effectiveness and safety of a brain implant from a company that is not alone in this field.