In a first for China, Neuracle’s implantable brain-computer interface wins approval

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Julie ZhangMarch 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Neuracle Medical Technology has received China's first approval for an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) system. The device aims to restore hand motor function in patients with spinal cord injuries. This regulatory milestone highlights China's growing neurotechnology sector, with domestic BCI companies emerging as potential competitors to firms like Neuralink. Neuracle's system, a coin-sized wireless device placed on the brain's surface, reads neural signals and translates them into hand movements. The approval marks the first time globally that an invasive BCI can be commercially sold and used on patients. Neuracle, which also develops scientific research equipment, recently began its listing process on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

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