Chinese scientists have developed a robot for implanting brain implants

Chinese scientists have created a robot for implanting implants in the brain. This was reported by the Global Times newspaper on May 22.

According to the publication, specialists from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a flexible robot called CyberSense. The device is designed for the precise implantation of ultrathin microelectrodes into the brain and represents a technological breakthrough in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).

It is noted that the robot acts with high precision, carefully inserting the thinnest electrodes into the brain tissue of animals. This minimizes the traumatic nature of the procedure and opens up new opportunities for neuroscience research.

According to researcher Yu Shan, modern implantable electrodes are "thinner than a human hair," which reduces the risk of injury and immune rejection. However, as the scientist emphasized, manipulations with brain tissue, "soft as tofu," go beyond the capabilities of human hands.

"This is where the robot surgeon becomes indispensable," he said.

CyberSense has previously been used in the installation of electrodes developed by other scientific institutions, including the Institute of Semiconductors of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the company We-Linking from Shenzhen. These projects, as Yu Shan noted, contribute to the development of research in the field of neuroelectrophysiology. In the future, the team plans to expand the CyberSense product line to accelerate the development of brain-computer interface technologies and neuroscience in China.

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The British newspaper The Guardian reported on January 20 that in the UK, the National Health Service will test a brain implant that has the potential to improve a person's mood. The newspaper writes that the device will deliver special ultrasound pulses to "turn on" clusters of neurons.