China approves world's first commercial brain-computer interface device for paralyzed patients

China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface device to restore hand movement in paralyzed patients. The invasive system, developed by Borui Kang Medical Technology, uses implanted electrodes and wireless technology for patients with quadriplegia from cervical spinal cord injuries. This approval aligns with China's designation of BCI as a future industry, aiming for wider public use within three to five years.