China Is Building a Brain-Computer Interface Industry
9 days ago
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- China aims to lead in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology by 2027 and build a competitive industry by 2030.
- BCIs translate neural activity into commands, aiding people with severe disabilities.
- US companies like Neuralink and Synchron are also developing BCI technology.
- China's policy document outlines 17 steps to advance BCI development, including better chips and standardized technology.
- Chinese companies like NeuroXess and NeuCyber NeuroTech have successfully tested BCI implants in patients.
- BCIs could have medical applications like monitoring brain diseases and consumer uses like driver alertness.
- China promotes noninvasive BCI wearables and piloting BCIs in industries like mining and nuclear energy.
- Despite US-China rivalry, there's potential for cross-country collaboration in BCI development.