A new AI-powered beanie can convert internal speech into text using brain signals, offering a less intrusive approach to brain-computer interfaces.
This is the largest early-stage funding in China’s brain computer interface industry.
A source close to the company says the round assigns Science a post-money valuation of $1.25 billion.
China’s brain-computer interface industry is rapidly scaling from research to commercialization, driven by strong policy support, expanding clinical trials, and growing investor interest.
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