Noland Arbaugh

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Active user, pursuing neuroscience degree

Two years after Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a Neuralink implant, the company says 21 people in four countries use its devices, as of January 2026. On October 31, 2026, U.S. regulators cleared a larger expansion of the trial, letting Neuralink implant more people at more surgical sites, with new hospital partners in several states.

Updated Nov 1