Robot model
Neuralink N1 Implant
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…
- Manufacturer
- Neuralink
- Form factor
- wearable
- Maturity
- pilot
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 3
- Website
- neuralink.com ↗
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Neuralink N1 Implant, a wearable by Neuralink (pilot): 3 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.
Overview
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.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- pilot(Small-scale deployment in controlled or trial conditions.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
Founder
Total funding
Products
Clinical trial
FDA
First patient
Patients
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for Neuralink N1 Implant. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (3)
University Health Network performed first Neuralink implant surgeries outside the US at Toronto Western Hospital.
- Neuralink N1 Implant at Miami, Florida, USAoperational
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine implanted 5th PRIME participant — a paralyzed US military veteran.
Barrow Neurological Institute is inaugural PRIME Study site.
Neuralink N1 Implant on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedAug 27, 2025
at St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedApr 1, 2025
at Miami, Florida, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 29, 2024
at Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Safety record
No incidents on record for Neuralink N1 Implant.
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Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: pilot
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: wearable
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Neuralink N1 Implant.Recent coverage
Neuralink N1 Implant in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Neuralink N1 Implant from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Elon Musk Neuralink says it has 21 participants enrolled in trials
Neuralink reported 21 total participants enrolled in clinical trials worldwide, with patients using Neuralink devices to control computers and robotic arms with their thoughts.…
Neuralink secures $650M Series E funding to expand patient access to brain chip technology
Neuralink raised $650M in Series E funding at a $9.6B post-money valuation, bringing total primary funding to approximately $1.85B, to expand patient access to its N1 brain chip…
FDA finds problems at animal lab run by Musk's brain implant company
FDA inspectors found problems with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Neuralink, though the company proceeded with human trials and received FDA…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/neuralink-n1-implant.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/e255b803-6098-49ab-9a88-2c25b513cb32
- Revision history: /models/neuralink-n1-implant/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk with the goal of developing implantable brain-machine interfaces (BMIs). The company aims to create
We’re translating neural signals into life-changing impact. Join us to build the machine that builds the machine to merge with machines. neuralink.com/careers
The first patient for Elon Musk's Neuralink, Noland Arbaugh, demonstrates on #CUOMO how the brain chip implant works: "No words to describe how amazing this tec
We’ve built a surgical robot to automate key steps in the process of receiving a Neuralink implant to promote safety, reliability, and scalability. Learn more
At Neuralink's Show and Tell event, watch one of Neuralink's co-founders demo the company's brain chip insertion procedure. Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s
“Life with my BCI has been and continues to be so surreal and so rewarding. Can’t wait to see what comes next!”
Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink patient, tells "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" what life has been like in the year since he received a brain chip after being par
Neuralink user Nick Wray shared a video showing him using only his thoughts to control a robotic arm, and pick up a cup. Video: Telepath_8 / X #neuralink #rob
Neuralink's implant is designed to restore digital independence to individuals with paralysis, allowing them to control computers and external devices entirely
Neuralink Patient Controls Robotic Arm With Thoughts
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Brain surgery… done by a robot. Not in some distant future—this is happening right now. In this video, we’re breaking down how Neuralink built a surgical robot
Imagine a robotic arm that moves with the fluidity of a biological limb. How do we bridge the gap between biological tissue and silicon machinery to achieve thi
Reality vs attention
Neuralink N1 Implant draws attention at the 73rd percentile but verifies reality at the 92nd percentile among wearable robots. Hype Gap -18.8, 16th widest among wearable robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 20, 2026