China has approved the world’s first invasive brain-computer chip—here’s what’s next
Beijing approves the world’s first clinical trial for an invasive BCI to restore mobility for paralyzed patients.
One day last October, sitting in the courtyard of his house in China’s Henan province, Dong Hui decided to see if he could hold a pen to write. Dong, 39, had sustained spinal cord injuries in a car accident six years earlier that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Slowly but ...
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The approval of China's first invasive brain-computer interface marks a pivotal shift toward clinical-grade neurotechnology that could restore autonomy to millions with severe spinal injuries. This milestone signals an accelerating global race to refine implantable hardware, pushing the boundaries of human-machine integration closer to mainstream medical practice.
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