In this video, we meet Assistant Professor Giacomo Valle and doctoral student Michela Cattabriga, who introduce the work carried out at Chalmers’ Neural Bionics Lab – a research environment dedicated to developing advanced neurotechnologies that connect the human nervous system with assistive devices.

The team’s mission is to restore and improve sensorimotor functions for people with neurological impairments. Their work brings together engineering, neuroscience and clinical expertise, with the long-term goal of enhancing quality of life for individuals living with reduced mobility or sensory loss.

Inside the lab, the researchers develop brain–computer interfaces, wearable neurotechnology and computational models that help them understand how to interact with the nervous system in the most effective way. By simulating neural networks and testing different electrode placements, they design technologies that can connect the brain with external devices, such as robotic arms or exoskeletons, enabling users to regain control and experience sensory feedback.

The team collaborates closely with international partners and Swedish clinical specialists to advance the first bidirectional brain-computer interface implants in Europe. Their research is grounded in ongoing dialogue with participants and patients, whose insights are essential in shaping the next generation of neurotechnology.