Core Insights - The year 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), with rapid advancements and significant capital influx into the sector [1][9] - The integration of AI and BCIs is seen as a potential game-changer, with both technologies expected to converge and enhance each other [9][32] Investment and Development - Brain Tiger Technology, founded by Tao Hu, received early angel investment of 30 million yuan from Chen Tianqiao, who has been a key supporter throughout its development [3][25] - The BCI industry has seen a compound annual growth rate of over 30% in financing events from 2018 to 2024, with 20 new financing events in Q3 2025 alone [9][29] Technological Advancements - Brain Tiger has developed a high-throughput, implantable flexible BCI that can decode both motor and language signals in real-time, making it the only company globally with this dual capability [4][6] - The company has conducted 53 short-term clinical trials and is set to initiate the world's first long-term clinical trial of a fully wireless, fully implanted, and fully functional flexible cortical BCI [9][14] Clinical Applications - BCIs are being utilized in clinical settings to assist disabled patients in controlling prosthetic limbs and enabling communication for those with speech impairments [4][6] - Recent trials have demonstrated the ability of BCIs to decode neural signals into coherent language, allowing patients to communicate thoughts without verbalizing [6][18] Market Landscape - The global BCI market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $2.48 billion by 2024, primarily driven by medical applications [23] - Major players in the industry, including OpenAI and Meta, are recognizing the potential of BCIs, leading to increased competition and investment [9][32] Future Vision - Tao Hu envisions BCIs evolving from merely restoring normal function to enhancing human capabilities beyond physical limits, aiming for a future where humans can possess AI-like abilities [9][32] - The long-term strategy for Brain Tiger includes three phases: commercializing research applications, obtaining medical device certifications, and building an ecosystem that connects BCIs with AI and other technologies [23][24]