MissedHuman trials by 2020
“We hope to have this aspirationally in a human patient before the end of next year.”
“Aiming to restore (limited) sight to the completely blind next year”
— Elon Musk · Sep 4, 2025 · Musk X post on Blindsight, Sep 4 2025 ↗
What actually happened
Still pending with credible progress: Musk said in late January 2026 that Neuralink was ready for its first human Blindsight implant, with first-in-human trials slated for 2026 pending regulatory approval (FDA Breakthrough Device designation granted Sept 2024). No confirmation of an actual implant in a blind patient as of June 11, 2026. India TV — Neuralink ready for first human implant of vision-restoring brain device, says Elon Musk ↗
The Progression
Sep 4, 2025
The promise: “Aiming to restore (limited) sight to the completely blind next year” · Musk X post on Blindsight, Sep 4 2025 ↗
Today · Jun 18, 2026
Status: Pending · 196 days left. Still waiting.
Blindsight restores limited sight to the blind in 2026 was promised in September 2025 with Neuralink aiming for limited sight restoration next year. Patients with blindness and medical community are waiting for this breakthrough. This follows Neuralink's pattern of expanding implant capabilities. It matters as it could transform lives of the visually impaired through brain interfaces.
Receipts
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MissedHuman trials by late 2021
“Neuralink is working super hard to ensure implant safety & is in close communication with the FDA. If thing…”
goalposts: 2020 → 2021 · moved 1×
Delivered · LateHuman trials in 6 months (mid-2023)
“We've submitted, I think, most of our paperwork to the FDA, and we think probably in about six months we sh…”
goalposts: 2020 → 2021 → mid-2023 → 2024 · moved 2×
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