A three-dimensional printed exoskeleton, flanked by artificial intelligence to restore mobility to people with motor disabilities, is the aim of the startup Somanity founded by Mathieu Merian in 2023 who, at the age of 17, created my3D, a company in prototyping and 3D printing. Having a friend suffering from multiple sclerosis pushed the young founder to accelerate the feasibility of his project.
In addition to restoring mobility to people with motor disabilities, Mathieu Merian’s wish is also to make his technology accessible to as many people as possible and therefore to offer a price that is not prohibitive. It will. Less than 10 kE compared to around 250 kE currently. Cherry on the CSR cake: “We are convinced that the value of helping others also involves respecting resources. Our exoskeleton therefore had to be completely carbon neutral and respectful of the environment.” Mathieu Merian has all the makings of a great and his techno has met with great success since at the end of last year he already received several distinctions. That of the startup of the year by the Nice-Matin group for example, that of Université Côte d’Azur in the “Artificial intelligence for humanity” category, too.
2 million euros
To accelerate the marketing of its exoskeleton, Somanity wishes to complete a first round of financing of 2 million euros. He is therefore looking for investors. Objective: obtain legal certifications by 2025 and market the product in 2026. The market is unfortunately significant, with 75 million people affected by a motor disability worldwide (2.5 million in France).
Want to take part in this adventure? Contact Somanity to enter the round at 09 88 28 85 85 or [email protected].
An exoskeleton wraps the failing limb to replace it in its normal function. Artificial intelligence completes the product which is carbon neutral and designed using 3D printing and recycled plastic.DR.
