China begins trial of 128-channel implantable brain-computer interface
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The multi-centre trial, launched May 18, plans to enrol 32 quadriplegic patients across 11 medical institutions, with enrolment expected to finish within six months. The fully implantable device uses flexible intracortical electrodes and wireless neural signal transmission.
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