G.Tec Medical Engineering

G.Tec Medical Engineering GmbH, headquartered in Schiedlberg, Austria, is a pioneering company in the field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Christoph Guger and Dr. Günter Edlinger, the company has been researching and producing BCI devices for over 25 years. G.Tec's flagship product is the recoveriX BCI neurorehabilitation treatment, which aids in improving the conditions of stroke and multiple sclerosis patients.

The company develops high-performance BCI hardware and software that can measure brain waves with high accuracy and analyze brain activity in real-time. G.Tec's technology can extract information from brain signals for various applications, including controlling external devices, communication with patients, mapping brain activity, and providing neurorehabilitation. One of their notable products is the g.USBamp, a USB biosignal amplifier that allows the acquisition of 16 biosignal channels such as EEG with 24-bit resolution and a sampling frequency of 38.4 kHz per channel.

G.Tec has established an international reputation for its work, hosting the world's largest BCI and Neurotechnology Spring School since 2020. The company has attracted researchers from around the globe and frequently collaborates with universities and research centers to advance neuroscience and neurotechnology.

Key customers and partnerships

G.Tec has established partnerships with leading hospitals and research institutes in Europe, the US, and Japan to further develop and test its BCI applications. In March 2015, the company participated in an EU consortium researching the creation of a mobile exoskeleton controlled by BCI, which aided in the development of recoveriX.

G.Tec sells recoveriX directly to hospitals and rehabilitation centers, enabling them to provide treatment in acute and sub-acute phases. To ensure continued care, the company has established a franchise system to open recoveriX centers worldwide, with operating centers already present in major cities in Austria and several other countries.