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Neuralink’s next robot could reach any part of the brain and widen brain chip treatments

Technology
Published on 8 May 2026
Neuralink’s next robot could reach any part of the brain and widen brain chip treatments

It uses robotic precision to track heartbeat and breathing

Elon Musk says Neuralink is building a surgical robot designed to reach any brain region with high precision. The automated system uses sensors and cameras to guide ultrathin electrode threads while accounting for brain movement from breathing and heartbeat. Neuralink’s goal is a “generalised neural interface” that could expand beyond movement conditions toward conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and sensory disorders—if safety and long-term durability hold up.

  • Neuralink’s new robot targets access to any brain region
  • Ultrathin electrode threads are implanted with automated precision
  • Sensors and cameras aim to counter brain shifts from breathing and heartbeat
  • Broader access could expand BCIs beyond movement-related conditions
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