AsianFin -- China’s Hainan University has unveiled a suite of domestically developed core technologies and products for implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), marking a major milestone in the country’s push for technological independence in advanced neurotechnology.

At the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), held from April 13 to 19, the university showcased cutting-edge BCI-specific chips, along with neural signal acquisition systems, neural modulation technologies, and neuron positioning platforms. The technologies represent a significant leap forward in China’s ability to produce and control the entire BCI technology chain independently—reducing reliance on foreign imports.

According to an announcement by the School of Biomedical Engineering at Hainan University on Friday via its official WeChat account, these advancements position China at the forefront of global BCI innovation. The newly unveiled BCI chips are said to match the performance of top international counterparts, making them suitable for both neuroscience research and clinical applications.

The university team brings nearly two decades of experience in BCI research and development. They have successfully built multiple core chips for invasive BCI systems, with some models capable of full-link coverage in signal acquisition, modulation, and transmission.

These breakthroughs have already earned widespread recognition from leading research institutions and companies in the BCI field, the university noted. The progress is expected to accelerate China’s contributions to brain science and fuel new medical applications powered by domestically produced “Chinese chips.”