Neuralinkfounded by Elon Musk, is at the forefront of developing brain-machine interfaces, aiming to connect the human brain directly to computers. This technology promises to revolutionize medical treatments for neurological diseases, and even allow humans to merge with artificial intelligence. It is in this futuristic context that a Marseille startup, Inclusive Brains, is now making headlines, following similar but distinct objectives.
Inclusive Brains, a young company founded in 2022, stands out for its remarkable innovation in the field of brain-computer interfaces with the launch of Prometheus. This system allows individuals who are unable to use their hands or speak to control electronic devices directly through thought. This progress was welcomed by the president Emmanuel Macronwho expressed his pride in this French technological feat in a message on X, formerly Twitter.
“ French pride“, he tweeted, welcoming the first publication on X made purely by thought thanks to Prometheus. This message, a world first produced on French soil, marks a giant step forward in the use of technology for social inclusion. The practical application of Prometheus was also illustrated when a user, using a thought-controlled exoskeleton, carried the Olympic flame in Marseille, an event that captured national and international attention.
Prometheus is not only a technological advance, it is also a vector of autonomy for people with disabilities. The startup plans to expand the capabilities of its interface to allow users to manipulate digital environments, connected objects and workstations without traditional physical interventions such as keyboard, touchscreen or voice commands.
The delivery of this project was supported by strategic collaborations, notably with Allianz Trade, which provided essential financial support. These strategic partnerships are crucial for the development and integration of such technologies into daily life, aiming to improve access to education and the labor market for people with specific needs.
Through these innovations, Inclusive Brains is not only following in the footsteps of Neuralink but is opening new paths for the inclusion and autonomy of people with disabilities, by positioning itself as a major player in the landscape of adaptive technologies in France. . The support of political figures like Emmanuel Macron only highlights the importance and transformative potential of such technologies in our society.
