Neuralink study participant plays Counter-Strike 2 using only his mind

Neuralink participant Alex controls Counter-Strike 2 with his mind using a brain-computer interface and surpasses BCI records.

: Neuralink's second study participant, Alex, controls Counter-Strike 2 with his mind using the BCI implant. He surpassed his previous speed and accuracy in tasks compared to traditional assistive technologies. Alex's success opens doors for quadriplegics, enabling him to return to gaming and other activities like CAD.

Neuralink's recent update on its study participant Alex demonstrates promising results for those unable to interact with the world due to injuries. Alex, a quadriplegic following a spinal cord injury, was able to play Counter-Strike 2 using a brain-computer interface, surpassing previous BCI world records on his first day with the implant.

Before his injury, Alex enjoyed FPS games and automotive work. Post-accident, he relied on the Quadstick controller, but the Neuralink implant allowed him to move, aim, and shoot in-game using only his thoughts. This innovation also enabled Alex to pursue interests like computer-aided design, previously challenging with traditional assistive technology.

The Neuralink team learned from earlier patient Noland Arbaugh's experiences, improving implant techniques to prevent issues like thread retractions. These advancements helped Alex avoid similar problems. With such success, Neuralink is steadily advancing the realization of seamless human-machine integration.

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