This paper is a general summary of Neuralink, a revolutionary technology set to elevate human life and neurology. Neuralink itself is a key testimonial to the evolution of neuroscience and even brain-computer interfaces, otherwise known as BCI. The original few BCI experiments were conducted on monkeys in the 1960s and 70s, in which the experiment itself narrowed down and understood brain function as a general concept [3]. More specifically, "Work on these technologies began in the early 1970s, led by computer science professor J.J. Vidal at UCLA" [12]. Science itself progresses day by day, growing rapidly in recent years, especially in neuroscience, something highlighted as a focal point in the previous statement. Moreover, recently we have seen technology go on a rampant rise in terms of popularity, inventions, and changes to the human lifestyle. The interactions humans had with technology initially developed with wearables or wearable technology, such as Apple Watches, AirPods, and Fitbits, and now they have even prompted advancements in brain-computer interfaces. Technology has had the power to advance science, but now it’s capable of changing the human mind. Going back to Neuralink, it’s a startup that began its initiative in 2016 and was approved by the FDA for clinical trials in May of 2023, ready to create a wave of change in the field of neuroscience [6]. The foremost baffling thing is how this chip plans on being placed in the somatosensory system. The somatosensory system is a part of the brain that deals with motor actions, recognition, and perception, and applying Neuralink in this area should supposedly allow for cures and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, epilepsy, autism, depression, schizophrenia, and possibly blindness [9]. Neuralink is deemed to lead to a life-changing future, and with co-founders and investors like Elon Musk, there is a lot to know about this piece of technology.
