IBM, a provider of AI and hybrid cloud technologies, and Inclusive Brains, a company focused on non-invasive neurotechnologies and multimodal AI, have entered a joint study agreement to enhance brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) using artificial intelligence and quantum machine learning. The study aims to improve the accuracy and personalization of BMI systems for people with physical disabilities by enabling hands-free and voice-free interactions with digital environments. Inclusive Brains will use IBM’s Granite foundation models and quantum computing expertise to test and select effective machine learning algorithms that interpret multimodal physiological signals such as brainwaves, eye, and facial movements. These signals will be translated into “mental commands” to operate connected devices. The research also includes open science publications and ethical guidelines for responsible neurotechnology use.
The initiative aligns with both organizations’ commitment to responsible technology. Béatrice Kosowski, President of IBM France, stated, “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 of Inclusive Brains, added, “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.”
