BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 26, at a grand AI gala, Jian took the stage alongside a humanoid robot to perform Jasmine Flower. Under the dazzling lights, the bionic fingertips of his BrainCo Intelligent Bionic Hand "blossomed" with each note, offering the audience a vivid glimpse of the beauty of human–machine collaboration.
BrainCo's innovations in brain-computer interface technology are rewriting the everyday lives of people with disabilities. One such story is that of Jian—a once mischievous and lively boy from a basketball-loving village, who discovered his passion for the sport early in life. But as a young teenager, tragedy struck: while helping his family, Jian's right hand was caught in a machine, and amputation became inevitable.
The aftermath of the accident was devastating. Everyday tasks, such as opening plastic packaging or peeling fruit, became constant reminders of his limitations. Yet Jian refused to give up on basketball. "Basketball is a way for me to relieve stress," he said. On the court, he pushed himself harder than others, determined to prove his resilience: "I wanted to beat people without a hand." The sport not only gave him strength but also connected him with many like-minded friends who shared his passion.
Later, as Jian approached graduation, he faced the pressures of job hunting while still yearning to challenge the impossible beyond basketball. That was when he discovered the BrainCo Intelligent Bionic Hand. "I still remember the moment I first achieved precise control of each finger—it felt as if my lost right hand had returned. The feeling is indescribable," Jian recalled.
With the Intelligent Bionic Hand, Jian has since conquered the demanding sport of rock climbing, proving to himself and others that no challenge is insurmountable. He later joined BrainCo, where he now dedicates himself to introducing bionic hands to more people in need. "I hope to use my personal experience to help others like me—bringing them the power of technology and helping them regain hope in life," he said with conviction.
BrainCo was founded in 2015 and incubated by the Harvard Innovation Lab (i-Lab). Since its inception, it has emerged as a global leader in non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
BrainCo actively contacts social organizations and caring enterprises, encourages them to participate in public welfare projects, and ultimately allows disabled people who cannot afford prostheses to install smart prostheses free of charge, and improves the employment skills of disabled people to help them return to society.
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BrainCo helps amputee play piano alongside robot
BrainCo helps amputee play piano alongside robot
SHANGHAI, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 will take place from 30th March to 2nd April 2026, offering global hospitality and foodservice suppliers a direct gateway to China and the wider Asian market. Building on the record-breaking success of the 2025 edition, the exhibition will return with expanded scale, stronger international buyer engagement, and enhanced commercial value. With over 3,500 exhibitors, 12,000 overseas buyers, and a fully integrated industry ecosystem, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 provides a high-impact platform for sourcing, partnerships, and long-term market expansion.
HOTELEX Shanghai 2025 welcomed a record 284,581 professional visitors, including a 34.2% increase in international buyers. Exhibitors reported a 37% rise in qualified leads and a 23% increase in on-site transactions, demonstrating the exhibition's effectiveness as a high-performance sourcing and business platform. Building on this success, the 34ᵗʰ edition in 2026 will offer expanded exhibition space, deeper international participation, and increased opportunities for global decision-makers, distributors, and strategic partners.
Covering 400,000 square meters, the exhibition will host more than 3,500 leading domestic and international suppliers across key sectors including Kitchen Equipment, Coffee & Tea, Catering Ingredients, Beverages, and Baking Supplies. This fully integrated ecosystem supports end-to-end sourcing, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
HOTELEX's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive industry coverage. By integrating resources across hospitality, catering, cultural tourism, retail, logistics, and health sectors, the exhibition drives value-chain synergies and reflects the evolving structure of the modern hospitality economy. Its distinctive "tourism–catering–hotel joint exhibition" model offers a holistic showcase spanning food, accommodation, travel, shopping, and leisure.
Leveraging a shared pool of over 100,000 professional buyers from HOTELEX and FHC, exhibitors gain extended brand exposure through official digital platforms and global social media channels including LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as partnerships with authoritative industry media. Booths are limited – reserve yours early to secure prime exhibition space and maximize business opportunities. Positioned as a strategic gateway, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 empowers global companies to grow their presence in China and accelerate expansion across Asia's hospitality and foodservice markets.
Pre-registration: https://www.hotelex.cn/en/shanghai
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