Innovations & Industry Opportunities | Holland Bloorview

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The Bloorview Research Institute has a team dedicated to increasing the impact of scientific research, innovations and technologies, to make the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Our team works closely with researchers, clinicians, industry partners, entrepreneurs and funding agencies to facilitate the advancement of transformative innovations for sustainable impact.

Featured Innovations

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Translating brain activity to speech

Brain Computer Interface

Brain activity is detected and processed by machine learning algorithms to detect simple commands and or emotional state for individuals, providing new communication opportunities for incapacitated individuals.

Bridging the gap in play and leisure for children with severe disabilities

Emocon is a user-friendly brain-computer interface (BCI) software that provides users with hands-free interaction with a variety of computer applications and external devices using their BCI headset.

Child using the Anxiety Meter

Detecting Anxiety with holly™ (previously known as the Anxiety Meter)

holly™ measures an individual's heart rate and notifies the child and/or caregivers of his or her anxiety level to empower users with greater awareness of anxiety and to improve health outcomes.

Children interacting with Screenplay at Holland Bloorview

ScreenPlay - Making Waiting Fun

ScreenPlay is a commercially available inclusive technology that provides interactive media solutions designed for waiting spaces. Screenplay is an evidence-based solution shown to reduce children's waiting anxiety.

Access switch using vocal chord vibrations

Novel Access Switch - The Hummingbird

The Hummingbird is an access technology that converts vocal chord vibrations into binary control signals for augmentative and alternation communication.

Music therapy technology for children of all abilities

Virtual Music Instrument

The Virtual Music Instrument provides children with disabilities the opportunity to create music regardless of their mobility or ability, encourages exploration and offers a channel for emotional expression.