In a world where brain-machine interfaces are changing the landscape of rehabilitation technologies, Neuralink often draws attention. However, other companies, such as Onward Medical NV, are also emerging with solutions to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. With a partnership with CEA and significant advances in movement rehabilitation through thought, Onward is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We’ll soon have the opportunity to interview Grégoire Courtin, neuroscientist and co-founder of competitor NeuroLink, Honored Medical, and CEA leaders to discuss their plans and innovations that will change patients’ lives. can change
In the field of brain implants, systems capable of connecting the human brain to machines, Neuralink is a company that is often talked about due to the fact that it was co-founded. Elon MuskElon Musk In 2016 It should also be noted that it is notable for its expertise in brain interface development.ComputerComputer (BCI) and that he recently performed a brain implant in a patient with some success, as he can now control his computer with thought.
These interfaces aim to improve cognitive abilities, treat neurological diseases and enable direct communication between the brain and electronic devices. This opens up possibilities in various fields, such as medicine, education and evenArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence.
Significant advances in brain-machine interfaces
However, other companies emergingemerging In this field too. Among them, Onward Medical NV, a Dutch medical technology company, focuses on developing treatments to help people with spinal cord injuries. This company has recently acquired CEA (Commissariat forEnergyEnergy nuclear and alternative energies) to acquire exclusive rights to the Wimagine® brain-machine interface technology developed by Cleantech in France.
This partnership is essential to moving forward, as it provides access to cutting-edge technology. ApplicationsApplications. In fact, you should know that Climatec contributed to two world firsts. In 2019, a patient squaresquare was able to use his brain activity to control a four-limbed exoskeleton and in 2023, a paraplegic patient was able to regain natural control over his gait thanks to a pair of Wimagine technologies.® With therapy StimulusStimulus For the spine, ARC-IM therapy is currently being developed by Onward Medical.
A new neuroprosthesis allows Thibault, a 28-year-old quadriplegic patient with a spinal cord injury, to move, equipped with an exoskeleton. © Cleantech Endowment Fund
Ambitious goals
The Wimagine interface has been integrated into an experimental system known as ARC-BCI. The purpose of this system is to restore. MovementsMovements and bodily functions through intellectual control, especially in people with paralysis. It represents a significant advance in the treatment of the consequences of spinal cord injuries, allowing patients to regain a certain degree of mobility and independence.
“Restore movement and physical function through thought control, especially in people with paralysis“
Agreement between Onward Medical and CEA applies. the lightthe light Advances in the field of brain machine interface. The goal of this strategic partnership is to develop innovative technologies that can transform the treatment of stroke caused by spinal cord injuries.
This move represents a promising development in the biomedical field, which aspires to offer new solutions to restore mobility.SovereigntySovereignty thousands of people.
