湖北脑机接口产业创新发展联盟成立

Group 1 - The first brain-computer interface (BCI) outpatient clinic in Central China has been established in Wuhan, marking a significant step in the application of neuroscience and artificial intelligence in healthcare [1][2] - The Hubei Brain-Computer Interface Industry Innovation Development Alliance has been officially formed, with Tongji Hospital elected as the chair unit [2] - Tongji Hospital showcased 46 innovative medical technology achievements, including 10 groundbreaking results in fields such as brain-computer interfaces, gene therapy, surgical robots, and smart medical platforms [2] Group 2 - A successful implant of a brain-computer interface was performed on a 58-year-old woman, allowing her to control a robotic glove to drink water using only her thoughts, demonstrating the practical application of BCI technology [1] - The Chinese government has been actively promoting policies to support the BCI industry, with the National Medical Insurance Administration releasing guidelines for pricing new BCI services [2] - The global market for brain-computer interface medical applications is projected to reach $40 billion by 2030 and $145 billion by 2040, with China's BCI market expected to grow from 3.2 billion yuan in 2024 to over 5.5 billion yuan by 2027, maintaining an annual growth rate of around 20% [3]