The life of Noland Arbo, the first patient to receive a brain chip from Elon Musk’s Neuralink, has entered a completely new phase just 18 months after the surgery. The story was highlighted by the prestigious American magazine Fortune in an interview with Arbo.
Noland Arbo became paralyzed from the shoulders down after a diving accident in 2016, making life extremely challenging. However, in 2024, he received a chip called “Telepathy.” Thanks to this chip, he set a world record controlling a computer cursor with his thoughts, played online chess, and even participated in the popular game Mario Kart.
In the interview, Noland said the technology restored his lost independence and helped him rediscover his potential.
Currently, Noland uses the chip for approximately 10 hours a day. Through it, he operates a computer, plays games, and, most importantly, attends college. His future plans include continuing his studies in neurobiology and inspiring others through live presentations.
The Neuralink chip is implanted in the brain area responsible for movement. The wireless chip’s battery lasts about five hours per charge.
When asked by the journalist, “Do you consider yourself a cyborg?” Noland replied, “Technically, I am a cyborg because I am machine-enhanced. But I still consider myself an ordinary human being.”
