According to the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Shanghai has once again set a new record in medical technology. On November 6, Huashan Hospital's neurosurgery department successfully completed a groundbreaking clinical implantation trial of a brain-machine interface, bringing hope for paralyzed patients to regain their autonomy in life.
This revolutionary technology was jointly developed by Boruikang Medical Technology and Professor Hong Bo's team from Tsinghua University. After being paralyzed for four years, patient Xiao Dong successfully collected neural signals from the sensory-motor area of the brain using a brain-machine interface device the size of a coin.
Unlike traditional invasive brain-machine interfaces, this system employs a wireless minimally invasive design that causes almost no damage to brain cells. Just a week after the surgery, the patient was able to be discharged, showcasing the technology's sophistication and humanity.
The clinical trial received strict approval from the Huashan Hospital Ethics Committee and adhered to the quality management standards for clinical trials of medical devices. As of November 15, Xiao Dong not only successfully left the hospital but could also perform the action of drinking water using brain control, marking a milestone for the practical application of brain-machine interface technology.
This breakthrough is not only a victory for medical technology but also brings renewed hope to millions of patients with physical disabilities.
