Neuralink says trial participants can steer a powered wheelchair with thoughts
elonmusk · x · 2026-07-29
Neuralink says clinical trial participants with paralysis can now control a powered wheelchair using only their thoughts.
The post also points to a longer-term vision: pairing this kind of control with an Optimus robot so users could gain more complete independence through telepresence and robotic mobility.
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