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Mind Control Restores Grasp: China's BMI Breakthrough
17 Mar
Summary
- First invasive BMI device approved for market in China.
- Implant allows patients to control gloves with thoughts.
- Device offers improved hand grasping for quadriplegic patients.
A Shanghai company's implantable brain-machine interface system for hand movement compensation has achieved a world-first, gaining market approval as an invasive BMI medical device. This innovation transitions China's invasive BMI technology from research settings to widespread clinical use.
The system, developed by Neuracle Technology, utilizes a coin-sized implant to analyze brain signals in real-time. This enables patients with quadriplegia due to cervical spinal cord injuries to control specialized gloves with their thoughts, facilitating actions like grasping objects and drinking.
Clinical trials involving 36 participants demonstrated a remarkable 100% improvement rate in grasping function. The device's extradural implantation technique minimizes trauma while ensuring a high signal-to-noise ratio. Wireless capabilities allow for one-time implantation and long-term use, with patients typically regaining independent operation within a month post-surgery.
This groundbreaking technology fills a global gap in the commercialization of invasive BMI systems. Experts highlight its potential as a Chinese solution for neurological disease treatment and rehabilitation, positioning Shanghai as a leader in emerging industries like BMI, which integrates artificial intelligence and biomedicine.
