Chinese Neuralink Rival BrainCo Plans Brain-Stimulation Wearable to Fight Obesity

Chinese neurotechnology company BrainCo is developing a wearable brain-computer interface device designed to suppress appetite through brain stimulation as a drug-free alternative to GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Founding partner Nix He states that the company plans to bring the device to market within two to three years, launching first in China before potentially expanding to the United States. BrainCo is also exploring commercialization strategies that could include separate medical and consumer versions of the product. Open article →