Recently, Musk took to social media to declare that in 2026, Neuralink will kick off the large - scale production of brain - computer interface devices and shift towards a more efficient, almost entirely automated surgical operation. Neuralink's overarching goal is to establish a highly effective brain - computer interface system. This is achieved by implanting chips and electrodes into the brain. Such a system can assist patients suffering from visual or motor disabilities in controlling external devices via brain signals, thereby facilitating the restoration of their bodily functions. As of September 2025, across the globe, 12 patients with severe paralysis have undergone the implantation of Neuralink's brain - computer interface devices. The very first recipient has been able to engage in activities like playing games, surfing the internet, posting on social media platforms, and maneuvering a computer cursor using this device.