China Approves World's First Commercial Brain-Computer Interface, Advancing Beyond Neuralink

Controlling devices with the mind has shifted from science fiction to reality in China. The National Medical Products Administration has authorized the commercial use of NEO, a compact brain-computer interface developed by NeuraMatrix and researchers from Tsinghua University. This coin-sized device is designed for patients with spinal cord injuries, marking a significant milestone in medical technology and brain-machine interfacing.