When traffic officer Liu Boqi suffered a catastrophic spinal injury in a December 2024 car accident, doctors feared the worst. But today – just 11 months later – he’s walking with robotic assistance, thanks to a revolutionary brain-spinal interface developed in China. 🧠⚡
The Three Miracles
1️⃣ Survival Against Odds: Liu’s military-honed physique helped him endure emergency surgery last winter when his survival chances were deemed 'near zero.' 2️⃣ Digital Nervous System: Dr. Wu Minfei’s team implanted a 'digital bridge' in May 2025, restoring finger movement within hours. 🤯 3️⃣ Exoskeleton Empowerment: By November 2025, Liu stood independently using cutting-edge rehab tech – a first for complete paralysis patients.
Global Medical Game-Changer? 🌐
This spinal cord interface surgery could redefine treatment for 27 million paralysis patients worldwide. As Liu continues recovery, 15 other patients are now queuing for the experimental procedure. CGTN’s latest Health Talk documentary reveals how this tech merges AI, robotics, and neuroscience to rewrite medical textbooks.
