Video Shows First Neuralink Patient Playing Mario Kart With His Mind

The first patient with a Neuralink brain-computer implant played Nintendo's Mario Kart video game with his mind in an"It's been a wild ride," said Noland Arbaugh, the 29-year-old Neuralink patient, during the celebratory company meeting.During the company meeting with Arbaugh as honorary guest, Neuralink posted the gameplay video showing a split screen of two characters, Donkey Kong and Bowser, racing in Mario Kart.

What's especially impressive about the demo is that Arbaugh seems to have pretty impressive control, directing his racer not just to turn but how far to turn, suggesting a fine degree of analog control dexterity. For example, he was able to shoot another player down during the demo video.

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