BrainCo unveils brain-to-robot control platform at World AI Conference

Chinese tech unicorn BrainCo unveiled what it calls the world's first integrated 'brain-to-robot' platform, letting users control robots using only their thoughts without moving a muscle. The Brain-Controlled Robot AI Platform launched at the World AI Conference in Shanghai. The demo lands as global firms race to develop embodied AI, with China using WAIC to showcase ambitions in humanoid robots, autonomous agents, and consumer devices beyond foundation models.

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