TECNALIA · HEALTH AND AGEING
NEUROENGINEERING
WHERE NEUROENGINEERING BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN MIND AND BODY.
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NEUROENGINEERING
WHERE NEUROINGINEERING BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN MIND AND BODY.
COMPENSATE, ACCELERATE, RECOVER AND REHABILITATE TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S QUALITY OF LIFE
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TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
WE TRANSFORM TECHNOLOGY INTO VALUE, WEALTH AND FUTURE WE UNDERSTAND NEUROENGINEERING AS A DISCIPLINE BASED ON ENGINEERING TO UNDERSTAND, REPAIR, REPLACE, IMPROVE OR EXPLORE NEURONAL SYSTEMS IN A DIFFERENT WAY.
Under this premise, we are developing advanced medical devices to treat neurological diseases to enable the elderly and disabled as well as the chronically ill or injured persons to compensate or accelerate the recovery of their lost functions (such as mobility) and facilitate personal autonomy while improving their quality of life. We strive to provide healthcare professionals with the best clinical instruments to enable them to improve the assessment and rehabilitation process; for businesses to improve competitiveness in the healthcare market or diversify their offer to include new health realms.
We are committed to the creation of an innovative healthcare industry with global presence, meeting both people’s needs and market requirements, acting as leverage for our industries’ competitiveness and enabling access to a sophisticated and high value sector.
Did you know? →→ 600 million people need rehabilitation, but only one third receives it. →→ Access to advanced rehabilitation technologies is still quite limited despite the fact that it helps reduce healthcare system costs and greatly improves the therapy results. →→ Neurological disorders affect millions of people around the world and according to WHO, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity or sleeping disorders have the highest prevalence. →→ A compound annual growth rate of 20% has been estimated for the advanced rehabilitation device market. According to the Wintergreen Research report, the rehabilitation robotics, active prostheses and exoskeletons market is expected to increase from $43.3 million (2014) to $1.8 billion by 2020.
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NEUROENGINEERING
WE DEVELOP ADVANCED MEDICAL DEVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES
OUR ACTIVITY FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF:
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New devices for the rehabilitation of motor functions affected by neurological disorders.
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Neuroprotheses capable of restoring or modulating functions (sensory, motor, behavioural) in persons suffering from different nervous system pathologies.
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Rehabilitation systems through implantable devices and brain-machine interfaces applying neuroengineering.
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
WE OFFER OUR EXPERTISE IN: →→
Biomechanics and human motor control
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Electrotherapy (functional electrical stimulation)
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Robotic technology
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Clinical aspects in neurorehabilitation
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EMG / EEG technology
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Wearable biofeedback systems (vital signs / physiological signals)
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Cognitive aspects of rehabilitation
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Quantitative assessment of function, activity and participation
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Prostheses and orthopaedic devices for rehabilitation
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Assessment: Biomarkers and haptic biofeedback
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Design, organisation, co-ordination and management of clinical trials in the field of (non-invasive and implantable) neural interfaces
TO DEVELOP: Rehabilitation robots and orthoses Sensor-based rehabilitation Virtual rehabilitation Tele-rehabilitation Implantable devices Brain-machine Interfaces (BMI) Neuroprostheses
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NEUROENGINEERING
A RESEARCH EXCELLENCE TEAM
Our Neuroengineering Team has achieved high levels of excellence with international recognition in certain technologies.
→→ 150 high impact publications →→ 13 awards and recognitions →→ 77 International Conferences (session or
conference organizers) →→ 20 active patent families →→ Three New Technology-Based
Companies were created as a result of the activity in this field Information related to the last 5 years as of 30th October 2016.
GERMANY MEDICAL UNIV. OF GÖTTINGEN MEDICAL UNIV. OF TUEBINGEN
UNIV. OF BIELEFELD
CANADA / THE USA UNIV. OF TORONTO UNIV. OF NORTHWESTERN UNIV. OF BERKELEY
WE ARE CERTAIN THAT TODAY’S INNOVATION SHOULD BE OPEN. Therefore, we connect with international knowledge centres, people worldwide and leading companies to accelerate our and their research processes while improving the resources. SPAIN JESÚS USÓN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY CENTRE
DONOSTIA HOSPITAL BIODONOSTIA AITA MENNI HOSPITAL BIOCRUCES
UNITED KINGDOM IMPERIAL COLLEGE
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TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
TECNALIA researchers are our greatest asset, and their passion is our driving force. Some of the leaders of our neuroengineering team are:
Dr. Thierry Keller _
Dr. Ander Ramos _
Dr. Joseph McIntyre _
Director of the Neurorehabilitation department and President of the Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) has developed various neuroprostheses that help improve the walking and grasp functions in physically impaired subjects.
Bio-medical engineer and PhD in neuroscience leading neurotechnology and neural interfaces work backed by his international background and several international awards
Having studied Engineering, Biology and Neuroscience at Caltech and MIT, has made a career of the interface between human physiology and engineering, helping to build bridges between these two disciplines.
THE NETHERLANDS MEDICAL UNIV. OF TWENTE
SWEDEN ABB KUNGLIGA TENKISKA HOEGSKOLAN UNIV. OF LUNDS
SERBIA BELGRADE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
GREECE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS
SLOVENIA NATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRE OF SLOVENIA
FRANCIA CEA LIST CNRS
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NEUROENGINEERING
ASSET PIPELINE:
ASSETS UNDER DEVELOPMENT ISMORE
Intracranial system for motor rehabilitation of stroke patients
MAXSENSE
Electrode-based stimulation device providing artificial sensory and proprioceptive information to amputees
BONESTIM
Medical device aimed at treating osteoporosis and backache through electrical stimulation
EQUIMETRIX
System for functional stability assessment and training
HAPTIC DRIVE
Robot with power feedback for motor control of shoulder, elbow and wrists
REHAND
Robot for hand rehabilitation which can be integrated into more complex robotic devices
ACTIVE ARMASSIST
Active robot for rehabilitation of upper limbs in neuromuscular disabled patients
FES UPPER
Wrist and hand rehabilitation system based on FES technology and aimed at stroke patients
FES DROP FOOT
Rehabilitation system based on FES technology and aimed at stroke patients with club foot
TRANSFERRED ASSETS LUMBIA
Assessment and treatment system for patients suffering from lumbar pain
PASIVE ARMASSIST
Robot for rehabilitation of upper limbs for people with neuromuscular disabilities
GEA
Remote mobile assistance device for fall detection
FES
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) based rehabilitation technology to enable the activation of peripheral nerves and paralysed muscles
Asset situation on 30th October 2016
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EQUIMETRIX
REHAND
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NEUROENGINEERING
TECNALIA IS AN APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
COMPANIES
UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC RESEARCH CENTRES
TECNALIA
Basic Research
FROM SCIENCE
Applied Research
Experimental Development
TO MARKET
MISSION
We transform technology into GDP We transform technology into wealth to obtain beneficial visible results for companies, society, our environment and in short, for people.
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TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
SERVICE OFFER
TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES _ Advanced technological services specialised in the evaluation and diagnosis of products, processes and materials.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES –
YOUR PROJECT
Development of technological assets ready to generate new business
R&D&I PROJECTS – R&D&I projects for the development of new products and processes or for the improvement of existing ones.
SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
LOW CARBON ENERGY
HEALTH AND AGEING
New insights for the “Industry and Factory of the Future” which will be smart and connected, automated and cognitive, flexible as well as sustainable, social and collaborative.
Clean technologies and renewable energy play a key role in advancing towards a more sustainable and efficient low-carbon society.
Technology can play a key role in improving the quality of life of many people with physical disabilities or health problems. We are committed to developing new devices, systems and products that encourage business activity in this sector.
DIGITAL AND HYPERCONNECTED WORLD
URBAN HABITAT
CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHORTAGE OF RESOURCES
We continue to evolve towards an increasingly connected and interactive world. We are working in this context to give due response to the challenges of the Digital Economy and Cyber-Physical Systems.
We are committed to smart places and cities, because we believe in their potential for progress, their innovation catalyst role and their ability to become an economic development driver.
Climate change impacts are already a reality. We need to implement solutions and actions to minimise their effects: valorisation of waste and critical materials, emission reduction, circular economy, bioeconomy, etc. / 13
WE CAN DO SO MUCH TOGETHER Our work cannot be understood without yours; we would like to work together so your company can compete better. Because together, we can develop technologies which will transform the present. The future is technological, let’s share it!
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Neurorehabilitation Contact:
Neurotechnology Contact:
Medical Robotics Contact:
Dr. Thierry Keller thierry.keller@tecnalia.com
Dr. Ander Ramos ander.ramos@tecnalia.com
Dr. Joseph McIntyre joseph.mcintyre@tecnalia.com
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