Neuralink’s brain-computer implant could eventually transform Parkinson’s treatment … but probably not as soon as hype suggests, experts warn

McKnight’s Senior Living February 6, 2024
Aaron Dorman

Brain machine interface technology, in which implants create a communication link between the mind and an external computer, has been considered a faraway but potential far-reaching solution for neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s or stroke damage.

Last week, Elon Musk’s company Neuralink announced a major breakthrough: The device has been successfully implanted in a human brain for the first time.

Although such an announcement could take the idea of brain-computer interfacing implants out of the realm of science fiction, some expert analyses have thrown cold water on the idea that this technology will be ready for commercial use anytime soon.

Although Neuralink received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to begin a study on how the device...

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