China beats Tesla CEO's Neuralink in launching what Elon Musk called 'Jesus-level technologies'
After giving competition to Tesla with its EVs, China is now all set to compete with another segment with Elon Musk. China has reportedly approved the world’s first brain-computer chip for commercial use, beating Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Neuralink to market. According to a report by New York Post, the coin-sized device, called NEO, has cleared the clinical trials and is all set to enter mass production for the state-run health system. Version one the chip is optimised to improve the nervous system of patients suffering from spinal cord injuries and paralysis.
Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level technologies’For a long time, Elon Musk has touted the potential of brain implants, calling them “Jesus-level technologies”, simply for their ability to restore sight and also reverse paralysis. Elon Musk’s Neuralink promises users the ability to perform routine tasks using thought control, such as typing or moving a mouse. But with China’s approval of NEO, Beijing has taken the lead in commercialising brain-computer interfaces .
Key differences between China’s NEO and Elon Musk’s NeuralinkChina’s brain computer chip NEO differentiates from Elon Musk’s Neuralink in the aspects of design and regulatory progress. Neo uses a lesser invasive approach as its sensors are placed on the brain’s protective membrane. The chip has already received commercial approval in China. On the other hand, the implants of Neuralink penetrates the brain tissue with electrodes and it is still under US regulatory review.
Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level technologies’For a long time, Elon Musk has touted the potential of brain implants, calling them “Jesus-level technologies”, simply for their ability to restore sight and also reverse paralysis. Elon Musk’s Neuralink promises users the ability to perform routine tasks using thought control, such as typing or moving a mouse. But with China’s approval of NEO, Beijing has taken the lead in commercialising brain-computer interfaces .
Key differences between China’s NEO and Elon Musk’s NeuralinkChina’s brain computer chip NEO differentiates from Elon Musk’s Neuralink in the aspects of design and regulatory progress. Neo uses a lesser invasive approach as its sensors are placed on the brain’s protective membrane. The chip has already received commercial approval in China. On the other hand, the implants of Neuralink penetrates the brain tissue with electrodes and it is still under US regulatory review.
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