Brain-computer interface startup Neuralink has made big strides over the past few years, and its ambitions are only growing. CEO Elon Musk has now said the company plans to begin “high volume production” of its brain-computer interface implants this year, a major step toward scaling the technology beyond initial trials.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk said that Neuralink plans to move toward a streamlined, almost fully automated surgical procedure in 2026. He said the company’s implants will be designed to pass through without the need to remove the dura.