Michael Rowe

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[Link] China pours money into brain chips that give paralysed people more control

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02098-5

One brain–computer device being trialled in people is a minimally invasive, wireless device called NEO, which can restore hand movement in a person with paralysis using a pneumatic glove. Eight probes are placed on the dura matter, the outer membrane surrounding the brain2.

The first person to receive the device, in October 2023, was able to strengthen and speed up their grip, and now, after living with the device for 20 months, can use it to eat and drink


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