Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!

Assistive Platform for BCI-AR Applications, with Andreas Forsland at Cognixion

Jan 19, 2025
Andreas Forsland, Founder and CEO of Cognixion, shares his insights on revolutionary brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that are transforming assistive technology for individuals with neurological conditions. He discusses the groundbreaking Axon R headset, designed for seamless communication, and the immense market potential for assistive reality. The conversation also touches on the significance of user-friendly design, the challenges of navigating neurological care, and future career opportunities in neurotechnology. Ethics and cybersecurity in BCI systems are explored, underlining the importance of responsible innovation.
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INSIGHT

Convergence Drives BCI Innovation

  • Cognixion's innovation combines wearable computing, miniaturized electronics, neural networks, and AI on-device.
  • This integrated approach creates a seamless, wireless, hands-free BCI with augmented reality capabilities.
ANECDOTE

Personal ICU Experience Sparks Innovation

  • Andreas Forsland shares a personal story about his mother being intubated and unable to speak in ICU.
  • This traumatic experience sparked his motivation to develop assistive communication technology.
ADVICE

Embrace Software Disruption in Healthcare

  • Software will disrupt inadequate analog healthcare methods, especially neurology.
  • Focus on combining sensor data and building software to improve diagnostics and therapeutics.
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