Monday, 13 July, 2026
Mind Control Without the Scalpel: China’s No-Drill Answer to Neuralink
By TechShots Studio
While Elon Musk’s Neuralink relies on surgical brain implants, Chinese rivals like BrainCo, Gestala, and StairMed are developing non-invasive, ultrasound-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that read neural signals through external sensors. Backed by the Chinese government's strategic Five-Year Plan, these startups have secured millions in funding to scale mass-market tech for rehabilitation, mental health, and consumer robotics without ever opening the skull.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA