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LIFESCAPES

Tokyo-based medical-device company founded in May 2018 from Keio University neuroscience research, formerly named Connect. It develops, manufactures and sells brain–machine interface rehabilitation equipment for people with severe paralysis after stroke. Its systems analyze scalp EEG signals using AI and synchronize detected movement intentions with a robotic hand device, providing feedback for repeated rehabilitation exercises. Its product range includes medical and functional-training BMI systems for the hand; it is also developing a therapeutic BMI intended to improve motor recovery.

Founded 2018

Team

Akira HoriguchiOutside Auditor
Hiroaki HiraiOutside Director
Junichi UshibaFounder and Chairman
Katsuya HashizumeOutside Director
Ryo SuzukiDirector, COO and CMO
Shunsuke IshikawaBranding Adviser
Takao KunoBranding Adviser
Takashi TakebayashiStrategic Adviser
Yuto ToriiOutside Director

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