Brain-Machine Interface

Two Chinese patients with high-level paralysis have successfully used brain-machine interface (BMI) technology to control a power wheelchair, direct a robotic dog to retrieve deliveries, and operate a robotic arm to grasp a cup and drink water using only their thoughts. The achievements were announced on Wednesday at a media briefing by the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai. This marks a major advancement toward practical clinical applications of BMI.