Neuralink patients control robotic arms, drones and games with thought alone
XFreeze · x · 2026-10-18
Neuralink recipients with paralysis are using brain signals to control both digital and physical worlds: Alex Conley piloted a drone and controlled a robotic arm via thought, Jon L. Noble plays World of Warcraft completely hands-free, and others play multiplayer games using only brain signals. Posted by a fan account, so treat as retelling rather than official news.
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