Musk Targets Neuralink Chip Output With Automated Surgery AI
January 2, 2026
8:22 am
Elon Musk’s Neuralink plans high-volume brain chip production in 2026 while automating implantation, expanding trials for paralysis and neurological patients.
Elon Musk says his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, is preparing to move into high-volume production of its brain implants in 2026, alongside a major shift toward automating the surgical procedure used to place the devices in patients.
In a series of posts on X this week, Musk said Neuralink plans to scale manufacturing of its brain chips while streamlining implantation into what he described as an “almost entirely automated” process. The move signals a new phase for the startup as …
