ISO and IEC publish first international standard for brain-computer interfaces
ISO and IEC released ISO/IEC 27572:2026, "Information technology — Brain-computer interfaces — Reference architecture." Experts from 11 countries took part, with a Chinese specialist leading the project. The standard defines a common BCI system structure but does not certify the safety or performance of individual devices.
- ISO/IEC 27572:2026 defines the basic architecture and component roles of BCI systems
- Experts from China, the US, Japan, the UK, Germany and other countries contributed
- The document will underpin future standards for data handling, device links and testing
- It does not replace clinical certification for brain-implanted medical devices
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