How does the light of science fiction shine into reality
2025-05-21
This is probably the closest science fiction has come to reality. Recently, Shanghai Ladder Medical Technology Co., Ltd. showcased a video of participants playing the game "Mario Kart" through a brain computer interface device implanted in their brain. Proficiently controlling the car to avoid obstacles through the brain, the subjects' operating speed can now be compared to the speed of ordinary people using computer touch screens. This incident has received widespread attention from society. Following Neuralink, a brain computer interface company, Ladder Medical became the second invasive brain computer interface company in the world to enter the clinical stage in March this year, and its products are expected to be launched in 2028. Brain computer interface technology is breaking through the boundaries of science at an astonishing speed, not only providing new solutions for healthcare and improving human quality of life, but also having profound impacts on social structures, economic models, and other aspects. China has obvious advantages in the field of brain computer interfaces. Firstly, there has been a breakthrough in technological innovation, with the development of flexible electrodes with a thickness of only one percent of a human hair, significantly improving biocompatibility and signal stability; The 256 channel high-throughput flexible brain computer interface developed by BrainTiger Technology has achieved a leap from single point breakthrough to universal technology. In addition, many companies have built technological fortresses in basic areas such as materials science and micro/nano processing. Secondly, there is the systematic advantage of policy empowerment. Taking the "Shanghai Brain Computer Interface Future Industry Cultivation Action Plan (2025-2030)" issued by Shanghai as an example, the full lifecycle promotion mechanism led by project managers is used to connect the entire chain of scientific research achievement transformation and shorten the period from laboratory to clinical application for enterprises. This innovative model of "demand driven and scenario driven" is forming a demonstration effect nationwide, with Beijing, Shenzhen and other places successively laying out the future industry of neuroscience. At the same time as technological breakthroughs, we must also be aware that the healthy development of this disruptive technology requires not only the acceleration of scientific research and development, but also the construction of an industry system and regulatory framework that matches it. At present, China's brain computer interface enterprises lack a sound technology chain and a complete talent chain, resulting in weak industrialization capabilities. There is still a long way to go from experimentation to daily practice. In addition, the current development process of standards related to brain computer interface technology cannot match the speed of technological iteration, and there are still gaps in corresponding safety assessment standards and ethical norms. In the face of the demand for technological explosion, it is necessary to drive the application and transformation of brain computer interface technology achievements and the generation of new quality productivity with a market-oriented approach, promote the improvement of industrialization and systematic development paths, and accelerate the development of China in the field of brain computer interfaces. Guide high-level universities to cultivate high-quality composite talents through setting up interdisciplinary programs and other means. Establish a collaborative innovation mechanism of "government, industry, academia, research, medical and financial integration", and coordinate the tackling of common technologies. Encourage schools and enterprises to jointly build high-level scientific research and innovation platforms, undertake key research and development tasks in the field of brain computer interfaces, and solve difficulties in industrialization implementation. Drive relevant industries to quickly connect the technology chain, complete the talent chain, and build a reliable foundation for the high-quality development of the brain computer interface industry chain. In addition, it is necessary to establish a corresponding governance framework. Promote the standardization of brain computer interfaces and the establishment of standardization organizations, encourage brain computer interface enterprises to actively participate in standardization work, and promote the development of medical device basic standards and method standards for brain computer interface products. Actively carry out scientific research on brain computer interface regulation. Clarify the boundaries of technical permissions and prevent the risk of privacy data leakage. While promoting scientific research and industrialization, we should carefully handle the ethical and moral challenges brought by brain computer interfaces, ensuring that the development of related technologies is in line with human interests and values. Improve the ethical review mechanism for brain computer interface technology, develop ethical standard operating procedures and related management systems for clinical trials of brain computer interfaces, guide medical institutions to conduct ethical reviews of technology, and guide compliant research on brain computer interfaces. Actively participate in global rule making, take the initiative to undertake basic standard development work such as brain computer interface terminology definition and performance testing in international standardization organizations, and transform Chinese technical solutions into international standards. Brain computer interface is not only the key to opening the door to the future, but also the touchstone for testing new technological achievements. Only by resonating with technological breakthroughs and institutional innovation can science fiction scenes truly be transformed into Chinese solutions. (New Society)
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:ECONOMIC DAILY
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