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Surgical automation: Transitioning from manual, highly skilled surgery to automated, FDA-approved procedures akin to LASIK eye surgery, reducing time, cost, and risk.
Biocompatibility and longevity: Ensuring electrodes remain stable, minimizing neural tissue response, and preventing corrosion or retraction over years of implantation.
Upgradability and Scalability
Musk highlighted that neural interfaces should evolve similarly to smartphones—devices can be taken out and replaced with newer models, with data and functionality transferred seamlessly. Already, multiple device upgrades have occurred in animal models, demonstrating safety and adaptability.