A key aspect for me will be whether Neuralink can enable brain control interfaces that don't require sending signals to muscles.
A key example that falls short is CRTL-labs' armband. I've seen a few demos that allow you to "control a keyboard with your brain" while wearing the armband. The only problem is that this setup requires you to move your hands as if you were actually typing on a keyboard. If my hands have to move I might as well use a real keyboard. I realize that there are some people that could use CTRL-labs' armband, such as amputees, but it's not compelling to me.
If Neuralink can let me control a computer by visualizing words or something similar instead of physically moving my hand then I'll call it a win.
A key example that falls short is CRTL-labs' armband. I've seen a few demos that allow you to "control a keyboard with your brain" while wearing the armband. The only problem is that this setup requires you to move your hands as if you were actually typing on a keyboard. If my hands have to move I might as well use a real keyboard. I realize that there are some people that could use CTRL-labs' armband, such as amputees, but it's not compelling to me.
If Neuralink can let me control a computer by visualizing words or something similar instead of physically moving my hand then I'll call it a win.