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China Unveils First Brain-Computer Interface for Hand Function

3/14/2026

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China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface system to restore hand function in spinal cord injury patients.
Neuracle Medical Technology's coin-sized wireless implant reads neural signals to enable hand movements.
Borui Kang Medical Technology's invasive BCI system aims to help quadriplegia patients regain hand function with a glove.
Both approvals signal a significant advance in BCI technology, with public use expected within three to five years.

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China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface system to restore hand function in spinal cord injury patients.
Neuracle Medical Technology's coin-sized wireless implant reads neural signals to enable hand movements.
Borui Kang Medical Technology's invasive BCI system aims to help quadriplegia patients regain hand function with a glove.
Both approvals signal a significant advance in BCI technology, with public use expected within three to five years.