Live Performance Highlights Man’s Journey with Brain-Controlled Prosthetic

• Jian regained finger-level control using BrainCo’s neuro-powered prosthetic and now works at the company.
• He recently performed piano live using the brain-controlled device, marking a major personal milestone.

Jian lost his right hand as a teenager and later discovered BrainCo’s bionic hand, which lets him move each finger using signals from his brain. It helped him get back to everyday tasks like opening packaging and holding objects. The experience was so life-changing that he joined BrainCo to help bring the same technology to others.

In July, he played the traditional song "Jasmine Flower" on the piano at an AI gala using the device. Every note was made possible by the precise movements of his robotic fingers, controlled directly by his mind. The performance was a powerful moment, not just for him, but for what the tech makes possible. Since getting the hand, he’s also gone back to sports and even taken up rock climbing.

BrainCo, founded in 2015 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, builds non-invasive brain-computer interface systems. The company works with partners to offer free smart prosthetics and job training to people with limb loss.

🌀 Tom’s Take:

The convergence of robotics and neurotech is rewriting what people can do with their own bodies. BrainCo’s work shows how BCI-powered prosthetics are enabling self-expression, performance, and purpose.

Source: PR Newswire / BrainCo