World’s first AI-assisted brain-spinal chip helps paralyzed man walk again

This brain chip helped a paralyzed man to walk again in a world first.

The bypass technology restores nerve function, with the Chinese technology rivalling existing US methods.

What was once a thing that paralyzed patients could only dream of has become a reality.

But how does the technology work?

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It’s no big secret that China’s technology is coming to the fore

In fact, as you can see in the video above, China recently unveiled a humanoid robot that performs kung fu moves with astonishing accuracy and balance.

Plus, China’s artificial sun also marked a major milestone in the quest for unlimited energy.

This new technological breakthrough from the country has changed lives for the better.

A brain-spinal implant helped a paralyzed patient walk again

In a world first, ‘triple-integrated brain-spine interface technology’ has helped a patient regain the ability to walk.

The operation itself actually involved putting electrode chips into the brain and spine.

What did the brain chips do to paralyzed patients?

The small, advanced chips can gather signals and then send electrical stimulation to nerve roots in the spine.

Professor Jia Fumin – who is based at Fudan’s Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence (ISTBI) – led the team that has created a new era of science and technological breakthroughs.

He explained: “The therapeutic outcomes for these paraplegic patients met or even surpassed our expectations, preliminarily validating the feasibility of this next-generation BSI solution.”

The patient in question went by the name of Lin, who experienced a brain hemorrhage and non-functional legs after a fall, leaving him in need of a wheelchair.

But thanks to this breakthrough Lin was able to move his legs once more, something he thought he’d never do again.

Fudan University stated that the team created a ‘nerve bypass between the brain and spinal cord with AI assistance by implanting electrodes in a four-hour procedure for Lin.

The statement continued: “After undergoing the minimally invasive BSI surgery at Zhongshan Hospital, he regained leg movement within 24 hours post-operation.”

And Lin isn’t the only one who has benefitted from the new tech either – as three other paralyzed individuals were able to take advantage of the surgeries.

This is only the beginning of the journey – with the team hoping to offer light to 20 million patients with spinal cord injuries, all over the world.

It’s early days, but this sort of procedure could end up changing many lives for the better.

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