China's NEO Brain Chip Advances Toward Commercial Use and Health Insurance Coverage
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Alan Bradley
Summary
China's NEO brain-computer interface (BCI) developed by Neuracle is advancing toward commercial availability and potential inclusion in health insurance coverage. Unlike Neuralink's fully implanted system, NEO uses a minimally invasive approach with electrodes placed on the brain's surface through a small skull opening. The device has already helped patients with mobility impairments control devices and communicate. The article compares NEO favorably to Neuralink on several fronts including invasiveness, clinical trial progress, and regulatory pathway, while noting China's broader national push for BCI technology leadership.
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China's NEO minimally invasive brain implant aims to restore mobility using neural signals and is progressing toward healthcare coverage.
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