September 11th, 2024

Counter-Strike 2 gaming using Neuralink is 'insane'

A patient with a Neuralink brain-computer interface has improved gaming and creative task performance. The technology enhances user interaction and shows promise for individuals with mobility and neurological challenges.

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Counter-Strike 2 gaming using Neuralink is 'insane'

A patient with a Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) implant has reported an enhanced gaming experience while playing Counter-Strike 2. Alex, who received the implant due to a spinal cord injury, has quickly adapted to the BCI, allowing him to control the game more fluidly compared to his previous assistive device, the Quadstick. The BCI enables him to move and aim simultaneously, significantly improving his gameplay. In addition to gaming, Alex has utilized the BCI for creative tasks, such as designing a custom 3D-printed charger mount using CAD software. Neuralink aims to enhance the BCI's functionality by mapping intended movements to various mouse clicks, thereby improving user interaction. The company has also reported that the second patient has not experienced a phenomenon known as "thread retraction," which can hinder BCI performance. The ongoing research and development of Neuralink's technology could potentially improve the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments and neurological conditions like ALS.

- Neuralink's BCI allows for improved gaming experiences for users with disabilities.

- The second patient has successfully adapted to using the BCI for both gaming and CAD applications.

- The technology aims to enhance user interaction by mapping brain signals to computer inputs.

- No performance issues related to "thread retraction" have been observed in the second patient.

- Neuralink's advancements could benefit individuals with various mobility and neurological challenges.

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By @Veedrac - 8 months
I think the most straightforward illustration of Neuralink's demonstrated capabilities is Webgrid. Noland, the first participant who has had Neuralink for a while (though has reduced signal because of thread retractions) scored 9.51 BPS. Try it and see how well you do!

https://neuralink.com/webgrid/

By @42lux - 8 months
Insane as in it works but the movement in the video is not anything like the instant pro gamer Elon made it out to be. It's amazing but it's diminished by over promising again. sic
By @jeffreyames - 8 months
I imagine for a quadriplegic moving around a 3D world in first person by thinking must feel great. I wonder if the thought that triggers the movement feels more like thinking about walking or thinking about pressing a button on a controller.
By @olivierduval - 8 months
It's really impressive !!!!

BTW, the video show him playing with and against BOTS (that are notoriously weak in CS2), not with/against other human players (where he would stand no chance - and no fun - even against beginning players)

By @dusted - 8 months
This is pretty damn amazing.. Throw on a headset and find a nice walking simulator. It'd be really cool for a lot of people in different situations.
By @maxglute - 8 months
Pretty cool, I just want to manipulate media controls with my brain when I'm half asleep in bed someday, without sticking wires into my brain.
By @Log_out_ - 8 months
How did they solve the implant neural scaring tissue issue ? Last time i looked at there patents there was nothing there regarding that. So for now congratulations to alex to a 6 month one time gamepad with brain damage.

https://insights.greyb.com/neuralink-patents/ https://founderslegal.com/interesting-patents-a-leap-into-th...

Conventional wires and biopolymers is just not good enough for this to go above guinea pig tech.

6 globally and nothing revolutionary regarding the scaring problem. can read all the data of the brain is cool, but nobody will integrate that,if all you get is a useless socket on your skull.