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Noland Arbaugh, the world's first Neuralink recipient, will demonstrate live how he controls technology with his thoughts at a major robotics conference. After a diving accident left him paralyzed, the brain implant gave him back the power to interact with the world independently.
After decades of research, the scientist who created the first brain chip says the technology is ready to help paralyzed people control computers and restore speech. Companies like Neuralink are racing to bring these life-changing devices to patients who need them most.
China just became the first country to approve a brain implant for commercial use, opening the door for people with spinal cord injuries to regain movement. While similar devices have existed in research labs for decades, this marks a breakthrough in making the technology accessible beyond clinical trials.
For the first time ever, a brain implant has been approved for widespread use outside clinical trials, giving hope to thousands living with paralysis. China's approval of the NEO device marks a breakthrough moment for people with severe spinal cord injuries who previously had no treatment options.
A California startup just unveiled a wool hat packed with 100,000 tiny sensors that can turn silent thoughts into on-screen text without surgery. The device could transform how millions with paralysis communicate and eventually change how we all interact with computers.
A mother of three living with ALS performed ballet on stage in Amsterdam by controlling a digital avatar with her thoughts. The breakthrough technology could help others with motor neurone disease regain their ability to express themselves through movement.
A biotech company is preparing to test a revolutionary brain sensor that uses lab-grown neurons instead of metal electrodes, offering hope for treating conditions from stroke recovery to Parkinson's disease. Unlike traditional implants that damage brain tissue, this gentler approach could help millions suffering from neurological conditions.
China's brain-computer interface industry hit $530 million in 2025, racing ahead with government backing, fast clinical trials, and insurance coverage that's making the life-changing technology accessible to patients now. While others talk about the future, Chinese startups are already helping paralyzed patients control devices with their minds.