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China performs world's first commercial brain-computer interface surgery
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China performs world's first commercial brain-computer interface surgery

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • Chinese surgeons performed the world's first commercial surgery implanting an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with a spinal cord injury.
  • This achievement places China at the forefront of the neurotechnology race, competing with U.S. companies like Neuralink.
  • Following the surgery, a Chinese insurance company launched the first commercial insurance policy covering BCI implantation.

China has achieved a significant milestone in neurotechnology, performing the world's first commercial surgery to implant an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device.

The groundbreaking procedure was conducted last month on a patient suffering from a spinal cord injury. This development positions China as a key player in the rapidly advancing field of neurotechnology, directly challenging U.S. companies such as Elon Musk's Neuralink in this competitive arena.

Further underscoring the commercialization of this technology, a Chinese state-owned insurance company, PICC Property and Casualty, launched the world's first insurance policy specifically covering BCI implantation surgery this month.

Looking ahead, China is also set to introduce its first undergraduate program specializing in BCI technology in September, indicating a dedicated push to cultivate talent and further develop the field.

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Originally published by South China Morning Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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