Aventido takes part in the 2022 NeuroAbilities Virtual Symposium
With Neurotechnologies including ‘Brain-Computer Interfaces’ constantly being developed and getting closer to making a difference in a range of applications seeking to overcome the challenges of disability, it is an exciting time to get involved.
Aventido CEO, Antony Ruck is taking part in the 2022 NeuroAbilities Virtual Symposium that is being held on the 30th March to the 1st April, 11 am to 12:30 pm E.S.T.
This free event seeks to understand the pathways of this technology becoming marketable solutions for persons with disabilities, understand their market potential, the barriers to adoption, and how these technologies can best serve their users.
Keynote presentations will address these topics as well as look at some of the regulatory aspects of using such technology.
Key topics that are specifically being explored are:
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NT user demographics among Persons with Disabilities
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Tracking NT innovation with global patent activity
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User Perspectives: Independent living Vs. medical priorities Vs. consumer products
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Paths to scaling up for BCI and NT innovators
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Regulated vs. Unregulated paths to market
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Evolving financing sources for BCI and NT R&D and product development
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Barriers to adoption
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Neuroethics
With Aventido being a leader in Assistive Technology, the company is eagerly joining in the debate of this disruptive technology that seeks to positively change the world.
For more information about the 2022 NeuroAbilities Virtual Symposium.
Antony Ruck
Antony has been part of the AT industry since 1999, working with manufacturers, publishers, standards organisations and service providers to deliver first class products and customer experience.
In addition to being the co-founder and CEO of Aventido Limited, he has also provided volunteer support for the British Standards Institute, co-created ATEC (the Assistive Technology Exhibition and Conference), been Chair of BATA, and is the first co-Chair of the newly formed DATEurope.
In 2015 Antony was elected Chair of BATA (the British Assistive Technology Association), a UK membership organisation for AT publishers and manufacturers, service providers, the Assessment community, Trainers, AT users, and Blue-Chip organisations. BATA campaigns for the rights and interests of those needing Assistive Technology, working in collaboration with Government departments such as the Cabinet Office, the Home Office, DfE and DWP.
During his tenure at BATA, and recognising the changing commercial and political landscape in Europe, Antony has worked with colleagues from the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to found DATEurope – a new European association to represent the digital assistive technology industry.
Antony has presented on the advancement of assistive technology and the AT industry at events such as ATIA, BETT, ATEC, OneCPD, NNAC, ATF Switzerland, and The Workplace Health and Wellbeing Show.