N1 Implant (Telepathy)

by Neuralink

Price: N/A Limited Release

The Neuralink N1 is a coin-sized, fully implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) that records neural activity through 1,024 electrodes distributed across 64 ultra-thin flexible threads. It wirelessly transmits decoded brain signals via Bluetooth, enabling individuals with quadriplegia or ALS to control computers, phones, robotic arms, and other digital devices using only their thoughts. The device is surgically implanted by Neuralink's R1 robotic system and charges wirelessly through the skin.

Form factor Other

Release date 2024-01-28

Processor Custom Neuralink ASIC (N1 SoC)

Battery life ~1 full day per wireless charge

OS / Platform Proprietary (Neuralink firmware); pairs with Neuralink N1 User App

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Specifications

Form factor Other

Dimensions ~23 mm diameter x 8 mm

Processor Custom Neuralink ASIC (N1 SoC)

Battery life ~1 full day per wireless charge

OS / Platform Proprietary (Neuralink firmware); pairs with Neuralink N1 User App

Water resistance hermetically sealed implant

Made in US

Release date 2024-01-28

Connectivity

Bluetooth

AI features

On-device AICloud AIHealth Monitoring

Sensors

1024 ElectrodesAccelerometerTemperature SensorMagnetometer

Primary use cases

CommunicationProductivityAccessibility

Additional information

Note on Price: The N1 is currently available only through the PRIME clinical trial; participants pay nothing. Elon Musk has compared the long-term commercial target price to LASIK surgery (~$2,000–$5,000 for the device), but no commercial price has been set. Note on Release date: 28.01.2024 is the date of the first confirmed human implantation (patient Noland Arbaugh). FDA clearance for human trials was granted in May 2023.