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Cionic
In partnership with founder Jeremiah Robison, the former CTO of Jawbone, Fuseproject collaborated on a groundbreaking mission: to harness AI and electrical stimulation to help individuals regain mobility. The result of this partnership is the Neural Sleeve, an innovative wearable leg sleeve designed to support those with neuromuscular conditions such as muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, and cerebral palsy.
The Neural Sleeve applies personalized algorithms to analyze gait patterns and deliver functional electrical stimulation (FES), activating muscles at the right moment to improve walking, strength, and range of motion. This pioneering approach rewires the brain-muscle connection, facilitating a smoother and more natural movement experience.
Designing a device for all-day use posed unique challenges. The Neural Sleeve needed to be adaptable, comfortable, and non-stigmatizing. Fuseproject’s focus was on creating a lightweight, adjustable, and aesthetically professional design, ensuring the sleeve resembles athletic gear rather than a medical device. This thoughtful approach makes the Neural Sleeve empowering and accessible, enhancing independence and mobility for its users.
Through a thoughtful blend of technology and design, Cionic and Fuseproject have delivered a life-changing solution that redefines mobility for individuals with movement challenges, offering newfound freedom and an improved quality of life.
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- Product Design
- CMF Design
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- Art Direction
94% Improved
- Around 14% of U.S. adults live with mobility impairments, and 94% of CIONIC Neural Sleeve users report improved ankle control and walking patterns.
3 Months
- CIONIC submitted the Neural Sleeve for FDA clearance in November 2021 and received approval just three months later, in February 2022.
25M
- By October 2023, CIONIC raised an additional $12 million in Series A extension funding, bringing its total Series A financing to $25 million.
“When it came time to select a partner to collaborate on a design that complemented our breakthrough technology, I knew that partner had to be a fuseproject.”
Jeremiah Robison
Founder and CEO, CIONIC
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Awards
- Category winner - Impact and Accessible Design - 2024
- Fast Company Innovation Awards
- Gold - Digital Interaction - 2023
- International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)
- Silver - Design in Medical & Health category - 2023
- International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)
- One of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year - 2023
- TIME’s Best Inventions
- Best Product Design - Health and Wellbeing - 2023
- Dezeen Awards
- Design Project of the Year - 2023
- Dezeen Awards
- Best Digital/Mobile Health Solutions category
- Best Digital/Mobile Health Solutions category
