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China Approves First Brain-Computer Interface for Rehabilitation

3/17/2026

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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved Neuracle Medical Technology's invasive brain-computer interface for commercial use in China, the first such device.
The device translates brain signals into commands to control external devices for hand movement.
NMPA cited the technology’s potential to fill a critical spinal cord injury rehabilitation gap.
China has about 3.74 million spinal injury patients, underscoring the potential impact on care and neurotechnology.

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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved Neuracle Medical Technology's invasive brain-computer interface for commercial use in China, the first such device.
The device translates brain signals into commands to control external devices for hand movement.
NMPA cited the technology’s potential to fill a critical spinal cord injury rehabilitation gap.
China has about 3.74 million spinal injury patients, underscoring the potential impact on care and neurotechnology.