China has approved the world's first invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) chip, called NEO, developed by Neuracle Technology and Tsinghua University. This coin-sized device, implanted on the dura mater, translates brain signals into commands, enabling paralyzed individuals like Dong Hui to regain some motor control, such as writing. NEO's approval marks a significant advancement in neurotechnology, potentially accelerating the development and adoption of brain implants for medical use. AI
IMPACT This approval could accelerate the development and adoption of BCIs for treating neurological disorders, potentially impacting future human-computer interaction.
RANK_REASON This is the first invasive brain-computer interface chip approved globally, representing a significant milestone in neurotechnology.
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- China
- Dong Hui
- MIT Technology Review
- Avinash Singh
- Elon Musk
- National Medical Products Administration
- Neuracle Technology
- Neuralink
- Tsinghua University
- University of Technology Sydney
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