Neuralink was granted a patent for automated skull milling.

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    "patent_abstract": "Disclosed is a craniotomy milling system, which includes a computer numerical milling machine having a spindle configured to be positioned relative to a craniotomy location of a cranium of a patient and an end mill. The craniotomy milling system includes a controller for controlling the feed rate of the end mill. The craniotomy milling system includes an impedance measurement system and an axial force sensor. The craniotomy milling system includes a processor electrically coupled with a controller, the impedance measurement system, and the axial force sensor. The processor is configured to send a signal to the controller to change the feed rate of the end mill in response to a change in impedance or a change in axial force.",
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