Neuralink waitlist explodes as patient feeds himself with mind-controlled robot arm

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A man living with ALS is gaining attention online after successfully using a robotic arm – controlled by a chip implanted in his brain – to eat a meal. This demonstration has led to a significant increase in sign-ups for the Neuralink waitlist.

The new brain implant translates brain activity into commands sent via Bluetooth. Neuralink gained attention when the first person with the implant was able to use their thoughts to surf the internet and play games. Elon Musk has stated that the long-term aim is to help individuals with significant physical disabilities regain movement and self-sufficiency, and potentially even connect this technology to Tesla’s Optimus robot.

On October 6th, Nick Wray posted videos demonstrating how he uses a robotic arm to perform everyday tasks like drinking and eating. Wray, who lives with ALS, controls the arm with his thoughts, allowing for precise and fluid movements.

“I’ll be able to talk with my hands again,” he said as the robot arm gently adjusted the drink.

Wray followed up by revealing he’s been able to use the implant for everyday tasks.

ALS significantly limited Nick’s ability to move his arm. Now, thanks to a Neuralink device, he can control a robotic arm and regain the ability to feed himself.

He says, “Living with this brain-computer interface has been amazing and fulfilling, and I’m excited to see what the future holds!”

— Neuralink (@neuralink) October 11, 2025

It’s been a long time, but I finally did some things on my own again! I made myself a snack – microwaved chicken nuggets – and managed to get myself fed. I even relearned simple tasks like opening the fridge and opening and closing jars. I even practiced driving my wheelchair around a little bit, and it went really well! I’m proud of my progress.

The video has become incredibly popular, racking up over 20 million views, and even caught the attention of Elon Musk. He praised the Neuralink team on X, calling their work “great.”

Thousands line up for Neuralink implant

Neuralink’s waitlist to receive the brain implant now has over 10,000 people signed up, according to company President and Co-Founder Dongjin (DJ) Seo.

This clinical trial is for individuals living with ALS or spinal cord injuries who have difficulty using their hands. Twelve patients have already been implanted with the N1 device, and researchers aim to reach a total of 25 participants by the end of the year.

People who are using the device average 7.5 hours of use each day, and one person is using it for over 100 hours per week.

Noland Arbaugh, the first person to receive a Neuralink implant, described the experience to Joe Rogan as feeling like having an “aimbot” in video games, giving him an advantage.

Earlier this year, a patient wrote her name for the first time in 20 years using her mind.

Elon Musk, a co-founder of Neuralink, doesn’t manage the company’s daily activities, but he sees their brain-computer interface as a particularly groundbreaking project. Musk, who also owns X, has even expressed hope that Neuralink will one day provide people with extraordinary abilities – what he calls “super powers.”

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2025-10-13 23:49