Arbo, who is paralyzed in all four limbs due to a spinal cord injury, is subjected to calibration sessions using computer games to optimize the implant’s functionality. Despite the difficulties in transmitting control signals, Arbo succeeded, outperforming even able-bodied people in games that once seemed impossible to him.

Moving from basic cursor movements to complex games like chess, Civilization VI, and Mario Kart, Arbo steadily improved his skills with the implant.

Recent reports indicate that overall a significant number of hours are spent interacting with the device 69 hours per weekIt is divided between experiments with Neuralink experts and personal use.

Arbo now achieves impressive data transfer speeds – 8 bits per secondThis is very close to the performance of Neuralink engineers using a normal mouse.

Arbo playing Mario Kart / Photo: Neuralink

Implant related problems

Experts encountered problems with the functioning of the implant due to some of the thin electrodes placed in Arbo’s cerebral cortex. missing personThis made it difficult to transmit the signal and affected the accuracy of the cursor.

Despite this failure, Neuralink experts were successful fix the problem by adjusting the software.

Neurosurgeons warn that the instability of the electrodes is related to the approach to implant placement. Although the implant is securely anchored in the skull, the sensitive electrodes connected to the brain are prone to disconnection due to the natural movements of the brain in the skull.

What’s next?

In the future, Arbo aims to engage with its audience through live broadcasts wherever it is located. plans to challenge followers in online games.

Although the success of Arbo cannot help but please, Neuralink needs to solve the problem of disconnections for further development of the project.

This problem is an important issue for the widespread application of implants. Despite workarounds, further measures are needed to ensure the long-term stability and effectiveness of Neuralink implants in mass use.