Forecast
Clinically useful brain implants become established by 2126.
Last revised Sep 10, 2026.
initial priorcumulative
Current estimate
probability this has happened by each date
2035
not yet estimated
2050
not yet estimated
2100
not yet estimated
2126 legacy
80%70%–90%no evidence yet
Approved implants routinely restore at least one major motor, sensory, or communication function.
Resolution criteria
- 2126
- Approved implants routinely restore at least one major motor, sensory, or communication function.
Sources
- An instantaneous voice-synthesis neuroprosthesis
An implanted 256-microelectrode interface decoded neural activity into intelligible, expressive synthesized speech for one participant with ALS.
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