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Neuralink N1 Implant at Baptist Hospital of Miami

The Neuralink N1 Implant is a brain-computer interface chip with ultra-fine, flexible threads that is surgically placed by the R1 Robot into a region of the brain that controls movement intention. It enables people with paralysis to control computers and external devices with their thoughts. First implanted in human patient Noland Arbaugh in January 2024 as part of the PRIME Study.

Neuralink N1 Implant by Neuralink · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Wearable AI

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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine implanted 5th PRIME participant — a paralyzed US military veteran. Patient controls computer and smartphone with thoughts.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Neuralink N1 Implant at Baptist Hospital of Miami.

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-14
Model
Neuralink N1 Implant
Company
Neuralink
Location
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Status
operational
First seen
2025-04-01
ID
11452d14-11b8-4a55-a1ce-6a16e20e1313

Timeline

  1. Apr 2025
    First recorded
    Neuralink N1 Implant first documented operating at Baptist Hospital of Miami.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://news.med.miami.edu/paralyzed-veteran-surgically-implanted-with-neuralink-device-at-the-miami-project-to-cure-paralysis/
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-14

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-14

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: wearable

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Common questions

What is the Neuralink N1 Implant deployment at Baptist Hospital of Miami?
Neuralink N1 Implant, built by Neuralink, is recorded as a deployment at Baptist Hospital of Miami on the DEPLOY registry. Neuralink operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Neuralink N1 Implant at Baptist Hospital of Miami?
Neuralink, the manufacturer of Neuralink N1 Implant, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Neuralink N1 Implant deployment at Baptist Hospital of Miami go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting April 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Neuralink N1 Implant deployment at Baptist Hospital of Miami?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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