Skaaltec AG

Intelligent brain stimulation to recover arm movement

Most stroke survivors never fully recover hand function, and conventional therapy plateaus within months. SmartVNS is a wearable device that breaks that plateau by combining real-time motion tracking, AI movement classification, and non-invasive auricular vagus nerve stimulation in a single closed-loop system. Stimulation fires precisely when the patient performs a therapeutic movement and is suppressed during compensatory patterns, amplifying neuroplasticity exactly when it matters. Continuous motion data lets therapists personalise therapy remotely, document progress objectively, and lower per-patient treatment cost through automation. The result is faster, more effective recovery, better adherence, and a defensible reimbursement pathway.

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Skaaltec AG

Intelligent brain stimulation to recover arm movement

Headquarter:
Bern

Foundation Date:
April 2026

Technology:

  • Medtech

Sectors:

  • Mobility
  • Machine Learning / AI
  • Medical devices
  • Sensors
  • Neurology
  • Rehab

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