At the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Exhibition held in Beijing, various brain computer interface products such as dedicated chips for brain computer interfaces and rehabilitation assisted therapy systems attracted many visitors to stop and watch. Among them, the "Beinao-1" and "Beinao-2" intelligent brain computer system products independently developed by China have attracted widespread attention. The rapid development of brain computer interface technology has gradually expanded its application fields. ”Zhao Jizong, a neurosurgery expert from Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University and an academician of the CAS Member, said that "Beinao No.1", as the world's first high-throughput, wireless and semi invasive brain machine product with more than 100 channels, has completed 7 human implants so far, and patients have recovered well, realizing the reconstruction of motor and speech functions; The 'Beinao-2' will also enter the clinical validation stage this year. At the Brain Computer Interface Innovation and Development Forum held on the 27th, experts from various fields such as neuroscience research institutions, hospitals, universities, and enterprises eagerly discussed the development and industrial applications of brain computer interface technology. The 2026 brain computer interface innovation achievements were released on the forum, showcasing over 10 brain computer interface innovation products and research results, demonstrating China's industrialization capability and enormous application potential of brain computer interface technology. Brain computer interfaces are disruptive technologies and new forms of productivity. ”Gu Xiaosong, an academician of the CAE Member, said at the meeting that since 2025, the development of brain computer interfaces in China has significantly accelerated, many types of technologies have entered the application verification stage and achieved remarkable results, and the layout of medical applications has gradually improved, leading the development of global technology and industry. Creating an "information highway" between the human brain or animal brain and external devices, recording and interpreting brain signals through machines, allowing the brain to have a "direct dialogue" with the machine, understand the neurological status of the brain, and control auxiliary devices to make actions... As a cutting-edge technology in human-computer interaction, brain computer interfaces have become an emerging industry in the new round of technological revolution. For the first time in this year's Chinese government work report, "brain computer interfaces" were included, clearly identified as one of the future industries for cultivation and development. The clinical research activity on brain computer interfaces is increasing in multiple regions. Medical institutions in Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing and other places have set up brain computer interface clinics or clinical research wards. The series of brain computer interface products developed in China have been applied in various scenarios such as assisting disease diagnosis, monitoring high-risk job safety, motor rehabilitation, and neuromodulation therapy for brain diseases such as Parkinson's and epilepsy. In mid month, China's National Medical Products Administration approved the launch of the world's first invasive brain computer interface medical device, which is suitable for paralyzed patients with spinal cord injuries and can assist patients in achieving hand grasping function. This medical device, called the "Implantable Brain Computer Interface Hand Movement Function Compensation System," has been awarded the 2026 Brain Computer Interface Innovation Achievement. It adopts minimally invasive implantation outside the dura mater and wireless power communication technology, with minimal trauma and low risk of infection, bringing hope to patients with spinal cord injury. Zhao Jizong said that China is facing severe challenges from neurological diseases such as stroke, ALS, and spinal cord injury, with a large population of patients. The number of spinal cord injury patients alone exceeds 3.7 million. Brain computer interfaces have opened up new paths for the rehabilitation treatment of these diseases, and there is a strong clinical demand for them. Technological progress and favorable policies are driving the flourishing development of the brain computer interface industry. Multiple regions in China are building service platforms to accelerate the development of the brain computer interface industry ecosystem. At this forum, Beijing Haidian, Changping, Economic Development Zone and other cities intensively released plans for the construction of brain computer interface industry clusters or supporting policies to accelerate the implementation of results and build a solid industrial foundation. The Zhongguancun (Haidian) Brain Computer Interface Industry Cluster was unveiled at the forum. Lin Hang, Deputy District Mayor of Haidian District, Beijing, introduced that currently Haidian has gathered 27 core brain computer interface enterprises, and plans to gather about 100 innovative small and medium-sized enterprises by 2030 to promote the large-scale commercial use of brain computer interface products in medical, health care, industry, education and other fields, and create an innovation highland for the "AI+brain computer interface" industry. Despite the booming industry, industry experts believe that current brain computer interfaces still face many challenges in terms of scientific principles, technicality, security, ethics, and many other aspects, and require continuous and steady exploration, especially breakthroughs in the field of basic research. Not only do we need to make breakthroughs in technological innovation, but we also need to form a complete ecosystem in industrial development, talent cultivation, and standard setting in order to enhance China's competitiveness in the global brain computer interface field and contribute to human health and social development. ”Gu Xiaosong said. (New Society)