Q.Ant debuts its sensor to enable brain signals to direct prostheses

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• The quantum technology startup Q.Ant debuted a tiny new sensor that can pick up the magnetic field of the body’s tiny electrical signals and use it to control prostheses, exoskeletons or avatars.
• Ant’s sensor can measure the smallest electrical currents through their magnetic field and use these “biosignals” to operate devices without needing direct body contact.
• Outside of healthcare applications, Q.Ant’s magnetic field sensor could work alongside quantum computing to transform the industry.

The quantum technology startup Q.Ant has unveiled a sensor that can sense the body’s minute electrical signals and use that information to control exoskeletons, avatars, and prosthetics.

About Q.Ant’s sensor

Q.Ant’s sensor is more accurate than earlier versions because it can detect even the smallest electrical currents through its magnetic field. These so-called “biosignals” can be used to operate devices without requiring physical contact.

Q. Amt claims that magnetic signals are more accurate and dependable in prosthesis control than electrical signals, which can be tampered with by perspiration or skin hair.

The quality of life for those who have had their arms or legs amputated is improved by the new technology, which raises the bar for prosthetic fitting. Additionally, it helps those who have lost limbs integrate more successfully into society, according to Dieter Jueptner, president of the German Federal Association for People with Arm or Leg Amputations.

Additionally, the sensor could be used to intuitively control exoskeletons, control muscle training during rehabilitation, or diagnose muscular dysfunctions. It may also be used in telemedicine to control metaverse avatars and improve the sensitivity and accuracy of medical sensors.

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Q.Ant made its sensor debut at Hannover Messe 2024, which was held in Hannover, Germany, from April 22 to 26.

Q.Ant’s magnetic field sensor has the potential to revolutionise the industry beyond the realm of healthcare by collaborating with quantum computing.

The industry is changing dramatically thanks to quantum sensing. Automotive, electronics, and medical fields are just a few of the many uses for our sensor, according to Q.Ant CEO Michael Foertsch.