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A new modular vision-based robot has been developed for the efficient noninvasive inspection of external pipeline surfaces. This innovative design allows for enhanced inspection capabilities, ensuring that pipeline integrity is maintained without the need for invasive methods. The significance of t...
Zap Surgical Systems has successfully raised $36 million in funding, primarily led by Catalio Capital Management, to enhance the production and deployment of its ZAP-X robotic radiosurgery platform. This funding will facilitate broader access to non-invasive brain surgery across various medical faci...
Huachao Shenkong, founded by Li Xin in Shanghai in 2025, has successfully secured 200 million yuan (approximately $20 million) in Pre-A funding. This round was led by Sequoia China and Yunqi Capital, with participation from several other investors. The company aims to develop non-invasive brain-mach...
In the first half of 2026, funding for brain-computer interface (BCI) technology exceeded 7 billion yuan, with over 60 financing events reported. Non-invasive solutions dominate the market, accounting for 86% of the total, while invasive and semi-invasive solutions make up the remaining 14%. The Chi...
Huachao Shenkong, a non-invasive AI brain-computer interface company, has successfully completed a Pre-A funding round, raising 200 million RMB. This funding was led by Sequoia China and Yunqi Capital, with participation from several other investors. The funds will be allocated towards product devel...
On August 6, Naomi Bashkansky, a 23-year-old former OpenAI researcher, announced her new role at the startup Conduit, just two weeks after leaving OpenAI. As a founding researcher, she will focus on developing a non-invasive brain-machine interface that translates thoughts into text without the need...
In Qichun, Hubei, 36-year-old Ms. Hu, a nurse, is recovering from a brain tumor surgery with the help of a non-invasive brain-computer interface. After the removal of a 6.5-centimeter meningioma, she faced severe paralysis and loss of speech. However, through innovative rehabilitation techniques, sh...
Konrad Zieliński, who lost his voice to cancer, has developed a non-invasive speaking device through his startup, Uhura Bionics. This innovation aims to provide laryngectomees with a more emotional and expressive way to communicate, moving beyond traditional robotic devices. The significance of Zie...
A recent salon focused on anxiety and depression, part of a series initiated by the Shanghai Science and Technology Exchange Center, discussed non-invasive ultrasound brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) as potential new treatment avenues. Experts from various fields, including psychiatry and AI enginee...
Researchers at the University of Queensland have created innovative noninvasive sensors that measure muscle forces, paving the way for advancements in wearable robotic mobility devices. These ultra-wideband radar sensors detect electromagnetic changes in muscles during contraction, enabling unpreced...
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed new non-invasive sensors that measure muscle forces. This innovation unlocks new possibilities for wearable robotic mobility devices, enhancing their functionality and user experience. The development of these sensors is significant as it p...
BCI-Sonics, a startup focused on artificial intelligence and ultrasound brain-machine interfaces, has successfully secured around $14 million in seed funding to enhance its groundbreaking technology. The funding will support the development of a non-invasive technique that utilizes low-intensity foc...
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