Neuralink, a Chinese company, announced its first results: the patient was able to control a cursor in just five days after implant placement.

Chinese startup NeuroXess demonstrates rapid progress in brain implants

NeuroXess’s new implant allows people with paralysis to control a computer cursor “by the power of thought.” After surgery, a patient was able to do this within five days, reports *Financial Times* based on information from the startup.

What NeuroXess does
- Technology – implantable EEG sensors + portable chest‑mounted battery pack.
- Function – converts brain signals into computer commands, opening access to work, entertainment and communication even with muscle atrophy.

Founder Tiger Tao notes: “The Chinese government funds neurotechnology, which accelerates industry growth. Time really is money.”

Government support
- China has declared brain implants a strategic area.
- By 2030, two to three global leaders are expected in this field.
- State grants provide access to materials, speed up clinical trials and simplify bureaucratic procedures.

Since February last year, 10 brain‑implant experiments have been conducted; over the first 11 months of the current year, the sector saw 24 funding rounds – 30 % more than the same period in the previous year. A large population makes it easier to find volunteers: millions suffer from mobility and speech loss.

NeuroXess emphasizes the need for minimally invasive methods for widespread use of its devices.

Comparison with Neuralink
| Metric | NeuroXess | Neuralink (USA) |
|--------|-----------|-----------------|
| Implant | Surface metal and polyamide sensors, thin electrodes inserted into cortex | Same size, but with internal battery |
| Device size | “Coin” ~5 mm diameter | Similar size, but with internal battery |
| Bandwidth | 2.5 bits/s (≈4× lower) | up to 10 bits/s |
| Tissue impact | Minimal – no scarring, almost no brain tissue damage (thickness ≈10× less than hair) | Minimal – no scarring, almost no brain tissue damage |

Neuralink claims higher data transfer speeds, important for tasks like converting thoughts into text. Meanwhile NeuroXess focuses on simpler and safer solutions.

Future of telepathic interfaces
China is also developing non‑invasive technologies: ultrasonic and magnetic sensors that capture signals from the brain surface without surgery. However their accuracy is limited by “shielding” of brain waves by the skull.

In short:

China actively invests in neurotechnology, and NeuroXess already shows practical results – a patient was taught to control a computer within five days after implantation. Compared with American Neuralink, the company has a simpler but less powerful system that could become the basis for mass deployment of brain interfaces in the coming years.