This startup develops implantable neurostimulation devices designed to restore motor function and treat cognitive disorders in patients with paralysis. Their technology aims to help individuals regain independence by addressing severe sensorimotor deficits.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions can lead to sensorimotor impairments, causing paralysis, neuropathic pain, and cognitive disorders. Current clinical approaches often provide limited functional gain, and many promising technologies struggle to translate into effective treatments. These conditions significantly impact independence and quality of life for patients and their families.
Solution
UpStim LLC develops a new generation of neurostimulation technologies designed to restore neurological functions affected by stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions. Their approach integrates neurostimulation, neural interfaces, and robotic rehabilitation, controlled by the patient's brain and neural system. The goal is to help patients with sensorimotor deficits regain optimal functionality and independence in activities of daily living.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions leading to sensorimotor impairments, as well as clinicians and researchers in the fields of neuromodulation and rehabilitation.
Features
- Neurostimulation devices controlled by the patient's brain and neural system
- Integration with robotic rehabilitation and control systems
- Focus on synergy of neurostimulation, neural interfaces, and robotic rehabilitation