Two major players in rehabilitation technology are to join forces, in a move which is set to transform the global sector.
Fourier Intelligence has formed a global strategic partnership with maxon Group, which combines the expertise of both businesses into a venture which will drive the development of new technologies for patients.
The businesses have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to advance their common purpose of creating transformative technology to support patients’ needs.
With technology playing an increasingly critical role in every aspect of rehabilitation services and healthcare, there is increasing need to devise and accelerate the development of technological solutions to ensure the needs of patients around the world are met.
This new partnership brings together combined skills in technology development and deployment, product creativity, and technology strategy to help support clients through successful healthcare transformations.
Fourier Intelligence, established in 2015, has become a world leader in exoskeleton and rehabilitation robotics, with use of its RehabHub and next-generation ExoMotus systems continuing to grow internationally.
Swiss-based maxon Group is equally regarded for its high precision drive systems, which are industry leaders. Its drives are used in a host of high-demand environments, from NASA’s Mars rovers to surgical power tools and humanoid robots.
The two already have a strong relationship in place, with Fourier using BLDC motors from maxon in its ExoMotus X2 exoskeleton.
“The partnership between maxon and Fourier is a powerful combination,” says Eugen Elmiger, CEO of maxon Group.
“Fourier’s understanding of the interplay between modern rehabilitation robotics and technological products perfectly complements maxon’s philosophy of making the world a little better with our precision drive systems.
“Together, we will be able to generate industry-leading technological products and platforms.”
In addition, maxon will become part of the Exoskeleton & Robotics Open Platform System (EXOPS), an open platform for research and development of exoskeleton and robotics systems.
maxon will provide a variety of customised drive solutions with motors, gear heads, encoders and controllers to aspiring engineers who want to develop robotics solutions for rehabilitation services.
“Partnering with maxon will allow us to provide the best technology portfolio on which we will be able to conceive, design, and build the next generation of transformative technological products and platforms,” says Zen Koh, Fourier Intelligence’s co-founder and group deputy CEO.
“As a team, we will unlock the full potential of technological transformations and place our clients on the best path for clinical recovery.”
