Swiss Robotics Association

New implant restores pressure balance after spinal cord injury

A groundbreaking new implant is giving people with spinal cord injuries a chance to regain control over their lives. Developed by EPFL’s Grégoire Courtine and UNIL/CHUV’s Jocelyne Bloch, the system stabilizes blood pressure—a hidden but critical challenge for most SCI patients—through precise neurostimulation of the spinal cord. Participants like Julie and Daniel report renewed energy, […]