IBM and Inclusive Brains Partner to Advance Mind-Tech Interfaces
Paris, June 03, 2025: IBM has collaborated with Inclusive Brains, a startup focused on developing brain-machine technologies, to investigate how artificial intelligence and quantum computing can make technology more inclusive — particularly, for disabled people. Their partnership aims to explore brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) — systems that allow humans to control an external device through interpreting neural signals from their brain and body without having to say or touch anything. BMIs can be life-changing for people that lost the ability to use their hands or voice, by enabling interaction with computers and digital tools with more autonomy.
IBM and Inclusive Brains are studying these brain-machine interfaces to introduce more intelligence and adaptability using multimodal artificial intelligence. This means, rather than reading only brainwaves, the BMI would read facial expressions, eye tracking, other physical signals in the environment to understand what the user wants to accomplish. The BMI would then be able to translate that user intent into corresponding actions, for example, writing a message, controlling a smart device or navigating a digital space.
And the technology is already showing its worth. Inclusive Brains has provided us with some powerful real-world applications of its platform, Prometheus BCI, including: – A mind-controlled robotic arm as part of the Olympic Torch Relay – A tweet “written by mind” sent to President Macron – A mind-controlled parliamentary amendment — the first of its kind All of this is possible due to non-invasive technology, meaning no surgery or implants required. To clarify, only headsets or sensors that connect to your body’s natural signals. In this new joint study IBM is bringing its AI and quantum computing expertise.
Their Granite foundation models will allow us to generate and test large numbers of machine learning models to see which ones best recognize individual brain activity. Overtime this means the system can become more accurate and personalized while adapting to each users unique way of thinking or feeling in real-time. For people living with physical challenges this can potentially open up opportunities in education and jobs, independence. But ultimately it’s not just about disabilities it could, in time, support all of us as we look for better mental health support, improved mental health and stress stress management, and improve the way we interact with machines in our everyday lives.
IBM and Inclusive Brains are both committed to doing this responsibly. They have reiterated that this project is written within the ethical framework in the area of neurotechnologies, that permits the respectful handling of data.
Béatrice Kosowski, President of IBM France believes,
“We are particularly proud to engage with innovative startups such as Inclusive Brains and to contribute to a technology that supports advancing healthcare for the benefit of the general population, by providing access to IBM’s AI and quantum technologies in a responsible manner.”
Professor Olivier Oullier, CEO & Co-Founder of Inclusive Brains, Chief AI Scientist and Chairman of the AI Institute at Biotech Dental Group adds to this saying,
“We’re transitioning from the era of generic interfaces to that of bespoke solutions, crafted to adapt to each individual’s unique physicality, cognitive diversity, and needs.”
IBM and Inclusive Brains are not simply continuing to push beyond the boundaries of AI, they are actually pushing together human, inclusivity and empowerment with technology beyond AI.
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