Alikhanov reported on clinical trials of a neurointerface for prosthetics

Currently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is conducting clinical studies of a neural interface for prosthetics, which will allow artificial limbs to be controlled with the power of thought. This was announced to Izvestia on July 9 by the head of the department, Anton Alikhanov.

He noted that Russian manufacturers of medical equipment are actively developing the field of rehabilitation devices, among the most advanced developments are exoskeletons. According to Alikhanov, the companies are currently working on creating prosthetics with enhanced control capabilities.

"We really hope that we will help many people regain such real sensations of their limbs, which they unfortunately lost," he said.

In addition, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that last year, with the support of the government, 32 innovative drugs were registered in Russia. It is also planned to develop 320 medical devices for the domestic healthcare system by 2030.

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