Robot maker · early
Neuralink
Neuralink designs and builds the R1 surgical robot in-house: a vision-guided neurosurgical system that inserts 64 flexible electrode threads (1024 electrodes), each thinner than a human hair, into the cortex with micron-scale precision while avoiding surface vasculature using real-time imaging — a task beyond human-hand capability. The N1 implant streams neural signals wirelessly and on-device/paired decoding models translate intent into cursor and device control. The CONVOY feasibility study (launched Nov 2024) extends N1 control to an investigational assistive robotic arm, making the implant a control interface for physical robots. All use is clinical-trial stage (PRIME, CONVOY, Blindsight); no commercial sales yet.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
R1 Surgical Robot
- Robotically inserts 64 flexible electrode threads (1024 electrodes), each thinner than a human hair, into the cortex while avoiding surface vasculature using real-time imaging
Precision autonomous neurosurgical thread insertion; the threads are too fine and flexible to be placed by a human hand
Claim source
Deployment log
Announced and cited only
Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Series E
ARK Invest, Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital, DFJ Growth, Vy Capital
Round sourceSeries D
Round sourceCompany timeline
Milestones and announcements
Source ledger
12 unique public sources