Animal Care at Neuralink 2022 Update: technical breakdown, key moments and clinical context
Published on 30 November 2022 ('Animal Care at Neuralink 2022 Update', 2:32), this video details Neuralink's preclinical vivarium facilities, veterinary staff, social housing, foraging enrichment, and voluntary behavioral task training for non-human primates and swine prior to the transition to human clinical trials.
- Primary record: Official
@neuralinkvideo (jk9d2Vl665Q) published on 30 Nov 2022 (duration2:32). - What it shows: Company disclosure of preclinical animal husbandry protocols during FDA IDE preparation.
- Technical pathway: Preclinical behavioral enrichment → voluntary task participation → veterinary oversight prior to FDA IDE.
- Evidence boundary: 2:32 company update on preclinical animal care and husbandry practices.
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Technical pathway and evidence classification
Preclinical behavioral enrichment → voluntary task participation → veterinary oversight prior to FDA IDE
2:32 company update on preclinical animal care and husbandry practices.
Timestamped breakdown and key moments
| Timestamp | Segment / event | What happens in the segment |
|---|---|---|
00:00 | Enrichment & social housing | Shows outdoor/indoor enclosures, foraging puzzles, and veterinary care teams. |
01:15 | Voluntary cart-based behavioral tasks | Explains how macaques choose to engage with joystick and MindPong tasks inside their enclosures. |
What this video demonstrates—and what it does not establish
What this video demonstrates
- Company disclosure of preclinical animal husbandry protocols during FDA IDE preparation.
Scope limits & what it does not establish
- Company-produced husbandry overview; see [[Safety, privacy, surgical risk and ethics|@safety-privacy-ethics]] for balanced context on preclinical oversight.
How this fits into Neuralink's broader clinical and hardware roadmap
This video sits inside the Foundational & preclinical milestones (2019–2022) research track on StonkBuilder's independent Neuralink hub. All Neuralink hardware (the N1 implant and R1 surgical robot) and clinical programs (PRIME NCT06429735, CONVOY, and VOICE NCT07224256) remain investigational and have not received FDA commercial marketing authorization. Read our full companion guide at Foundational & preclinical milestones (2019–2022) for cohort context.
Sources checked 30 Oct 2026
Sources and official records
- [1] Neuralink YouTube (2022-11-30): Animal Care at Neuralink 2022 Update ↗ · Verified 30 Oct 2026
- [2] Neuralink: Official YouTube Channel (@neuralink, UCLt4d8cACHzrVvAz9gtaARA) ↗ · Verified 30 Oct 2026
- [3] Neuralink: Official website and investigational device notice ↗ · Verified 30 Oct 2026
- [4] Neuralink: Approach & Technology (N1 Implant, R1 Robot, Neuralink App) ↗ · Verified 30 Oct 2026
- [5] Neuralink: Clinical Trials and Patient Registry ↗ · Verified 30 Oct 2026