BrainCo Honored as National Advanced Collective in Disability Support, Showcasing Tech-Driven Inclusion Ahead of IPO

May 16, 2025 21:40 CST Updated 21:40

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On May 16, the Seventh National Self-Improvement Model and Disability Assistance Advanced Commendation Conference was held in Beijing. The conference recognized 200 "National Self-Improvement Models," 200 "Advanced Collectives in National Disability Work," and 60 "Advanced Individuals in National Disability Work."BrainCo Named "Advanced Collective in Disability Work in China," Founder and CEO Harry Han Travels to Beijing to Receive Commendation.

It is reported that the National Self-improvement Model and Disability Assistance Advanced Commendation Conference is held once every five years, serving as the highest recognition in China for outstanding contributors and groups on the front lines of the disability cause. Since its establishment in 1991, the event has been successfully held six times, during which a large number of self-improvement models among people with disabilities, advanced groups, and individuals in disability assistance have emerged. These six commendation conferences have witnessed the leap of China's disability cause from "basic survival support" to "comprehensive development," allowing 85 million people with disabilities to truly become participants, contributors, and beneficiaries of Chinese-style modernization. As President Xi Jinping stated: "People with disabilities are equal members of the social family and also an important force in the development of human civilization." The convening of this seventh National Self-improvement Model and Disability Assistance Advanced Commendation Conference not only reviews the achievements of the development of the disability cause but also promotes the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation in this era.

Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, made important instructions on the occasion of the 35th National Day for Assisting the Disabled in China. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, he extended congratulations to the nationally recognized self-improvement models and advanced groups as well as individuals in disabled persons' work, and extended greetings to people with disabilities across China, their families, and workers in the field of disability services.President Xi Jinping emphasized that Party committees and governments at all levels must pay high attention to the work concerning people with disabilities, continuously improve the quality of public services for them, and actively create a favorable atmosphere and environment where the whole society understands, respects, cares for, and helps people with disabilities.

Before the meeting, Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, met with the delegates and took a group photo with everyone.

State Councilor and Director of the State Council's Working Committee on Disability Affairs, Shen Yiqin, attended the meeting and conveyed General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions at the conference.

Among the commended groups this time, in addition to traditional enterprises, public institutions, research organizations, colleges and universities, special education schools, medical rehabilitation institutions, etc., a number of social organizations and volunteer service organizations have emerged.Some technology companies with distinctive characteristics of the times have emerged for the first time.

As a leading brain-computer interface technology company in China, BrainCo has always adhered to the R&D philosophy of "Technology for Good" since its establishment. Its first product was a smart bionic hand that changed the lives of people with limb disabilities. Through advanced super sensors and self-developed AI algorithms, users can achieve precise control of each finger with natural thoughts, completing daily tasks such as writing, twisting bottle caps, and using mobile phones, regaining the ability to live independently. In the future, BrainCo will continue to upgrade product performance by integrating multi-dimensional tactile perception functions, allowing users not only to control prosthetics but also to perceive the external environment, further enhancing their quality of life. In addition to the torch relay and the lighting of the main torch at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games, BrainCo’s products have also frequently appeared in major events such as the torch relay at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, giving people with disabilities hope brought by technology.

In recent years, BrainCo has actively explored diversified technology-assisted disability support models, striving to make advanced technologies benefit more people in need. The company has participated in and supported numerous public welfare projects, such as being deeply involved in the "Technology Lights Up Dreams, Let Love Become Strength" public welfare project for physically disabled individuals in Zhejiang Province initiated by the Zhejiang Provincial Disabled Persons Welfare Foundation under the guidance of the Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the provincial Disabled Persons Federation. This project received financial support from companies like Zhejiang Energy Group, Alibaba, and Leapmotor, and has helped over 300 physically disabled individuals in Zhejiang Province receive free installations of smart prosthetics. The company has also partnered with Beijing Aier Charity Foundation's "Little Planet Charity Fund" and the Cherish Life Foundation to expand smart prosthetic support to broader regions.

The following isBeneficiary Case Studies from Zhejiang Province's Technology-Assisted Public Welfare Project for People with Limb Disabilities:

"Mountain Climbing Expert" Han Shixiong

At the age of 5, Han Shixiong's right leg was broken by a large truck. Last July, after being fitted with a BrainCo smart bionic knee joint, he embarked on his "Grand Slam" mountain climbing journey fueled by his passion for hiking. The sea of clouds at Mount Huangshan witnessed his first touch of the peak at an altitude of 1,864 meters with a smart prosthesis, and the 99 Heavenly Steps of Jiuhua Mountain recorded his steadier pace than that of able-bodied individuals. "The shock absorption system of the smart prosthesis makes going downhill easier than uphill," Han Shixiong said. "Previously, because of my leg disability, I was too embarrassed to expose it, even wearing long pants in the heat of Hangzhou. However, the technological feel of the smart prosthesis makes me feel powerful and confident when wearing shorts and showing it off."

"World Champion" Cai Yuqingyan

On China's National Day in 1997, Cai Yuqingyan, who was 27 months old at the time, had her leg amputated after a car accident. Later, through relentless self-improvement, she became a professional athlete and won double championships in swimming and kayaking. After being fitted with a prosthetic limb, she smiled and said, "Before, when I held a child, my family would worry a bit. The stability of this prosthetic is very strong." During training, she also discovered an unexpected benefit: "When wearing the prosthesis to train for strength, I can exercise the small muscle groups on the side that didn't have the prosthesis before." At the same time, she is the chairperson of the Lishui Limb Disability Association. She said, "From policy support to societal care, society shows immense concern for our disabled community. But how we make our own group stronger and more self-reliant, and let our group shine, requires the association to build a bridge and act as a good link."

"Barista" Zheng Rong

Zheng Rong was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the second year of junior high school and underwent an amputation surgery the following year. In the past, she only wanted to find jobs that didn’t require going out, such as being a Taobao customer service representative, because she was afraid of passersby "staring" at her legs and hearing children ask their mothers, "Why doesn't this sister have legs?" After being fitted with a smart prosthetic limb, she felt her mindset had changed. "The design of this prosthetic is very stylish. When I wear it, I feel really cool, like I want to put on a short skirt and take street photos." Later, she became a barista at a charity café. Just two months after entering the industry, she participated in a barista competition. This job gave her a sense of accomplishment, and in the future, she hopes to own her dream coffee shop.

"Slash Youth" Li Binhao

After being diagnosed with bone cancer in the first grade of elementary school, Li Binhao had no choice but to undergo amputation. The strong and optimistic boy has used five prosthetics during his growth, from traditional ones to BrainCo's intelligent bionic knee joint. His biggest takeaway is that movement has become much safer and more comfortable for his body. Now, he has developed a good habit of working out regularly and hopes to take the postgraduate entrance exam to study in Beijing, continuing to pursue his dreams.

Standing at the historical juncture of concluding the "14th Five-Year Plan" and initiating the "15th Five-Year Plan," BrainCo, as an "Advanced Collective in Disability Work," carries a unique mission of its time. It will focus on promoting its technologically-assisted disability support model, which has already achieved practical results, across China to benefit more physically disabled individuals at the grassroots level. At the same time, BrainCo will continue to collaborate with various forces to participate in the cause of technology-assisted disability support, striving to build a more inclusive and equal social environment.

Source: People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China Times