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It Doesn’t End at Neuralink

Neuralink patient Brad Smith, the company’s third implant recipient and first with ALS, equipped his mind‑controlled computer with an Insta360 Link 2 webcam to gain a periscope‑like view of his surroundings. The DIY integration, which Neuralink later helped mount on his wheelchair, illustrates how BCI users are pairing high‑tech implants with off‑the‑shelf hardware to extend functionality. Other users, such as Blackrock Neurotech veteran Nathan Copeland, similarly cobble together custom controllers, smart‑home devices, and gaming gear to make daily tasks feasible. The trend underscores a growing need for flexible, user‑centric ecosystems around brain‑computer interfaces.