Neuroscience-inspired closed-loop stroke rehabilitation system: SmartVNS

Stroke is the most common cause of neurologic disability and more than 8 million people require rehabilitation after a stroke every year. SmartVNS is a novel, neuroscience-inspired rehabilitation system aiming to specifically target the core issue of the disability - the injured brain and the affected neuro-motor pathways. It is a hardware-software system comprising of wearable motion trackers and a form of closed-loop, non-invasive brain stimulation.

SmartVNS is designed to be accessible and intuitive to use, and has the potential for faster and more efficient recovery with fewer clinic visits and at a lower cost. The system will also allow therapists to conduct quantitative assessments and provide continuous, remotely-accessible updates to their patients, enabling patients to undertake cutting-edge neuroscience-based rehabilitation even from their homes.