- AI- powered healthcare service
A Global, Impact-First Society Advancing
Rehabilitation Technology
- Building the Future of
Rehabilitation Access and Innovation
MotusAcademy is helping shape a more connected and accessible future for rehabilitation through education, rehabilitation technology, research, and collaborative innovation. By bringing together rehabilitation robotics, assistive technology, translational care, and interdisciplinary expertise, the organisation works to help promising ideas move beyond research and into real-world care, recovery, and community impact.
At the heart of this mission is a belief that rehabilitation should be more accessible, more human-centered, and more equitable for the people and communities who need it most.
As part of this broader vision, MotusAcademy Foundation leads community-focused initiatives that expand rehabilitation access across rural communities and underserved populations. Through programmes connected to South Dakota and broader U.S.-based initiatives, the Foundation supports workforce development, Veteran rehabilitation, caregiver support, assistive technology access, and practical rehabilitation innovation that improves daily life and long-term outcomes.
Together, MotusAcademy and MotusAcademy Foundation are helping build a future where rehabilitation knowledge, technology, and care are more connected, accessible, and impactful for people everywhere.
- Our Key Services
What We Deliver
Applied Technology Leadership & Standards (ATLAS) Council Is MotusAcademy’s Unique
Education & Competency
Curriculum frameworks for therapeutic robotics, FES, and VR across levels (student, early career, advanced). Micro-credentials and CPD pathways (short courses, webinars, hands-on labs).
Evidence & Scholarship
JRMT (Journal)—MotusAcademy’s peer-reviewed outlet for clinical trials, implementation science, engineering validation, health economics, and standards/guidelines.
Ecosystem & Community
Annual flagship event (Motus Summit) with scientific tracks, clinician bootcamps, industry demos, policy forums, and patient innovation showcases.
Advocacy & Access
Position statements on safety, equity, ethical use, and reimbursement.
Policy toolkits for regulators and payers (coverage with evidence development, coding, and outcomes frameworks).
- Our Key Services
Motus Summit - Annual Flagship Event
- 2026-06-03
- 13:00 -
- 14:00
Science & Standards—JRMT keynote, late-breaking trials, guideline drafts.
Features: ATLAS Studios (expert masterclasses), startup forum, procurement lab (try-before-you-buy with standardized evaluation sheets), awards (Motus Clinical Impact, Motus Engineering Excellence, Motus Access & Equity).
Regional satellites: virtual and in-person mini-Summits hosted by chapters.
- 2026-06-10
- 09:32 -
- 16:30
Skills & Labs—clinician bootcamps, engineer toolchains, safety workshops, patient panels.
Features: ATLAS Studios (expert masterclasses), startup forum, procurement lab (try-before-you-buy with standardized evaluation sheets), awards (Motus Clinical Impact, Motus Engineering Excellence, Motus Access & Equity).
Regional satellites: virtual and in-person mini-Summits hosted by chapters.
- 2026-05-02
- 09:00 -
- 18:30
Science & Standards - JRMT Keynote, Late-Breaking Trials, Guideline Drafts.
Features: ATLAS Studios (expert masterclasses), startup forum, procurement lab (try-before-you-buy with standardized evaluation sheets), awards (Motus Clinical Impact, Motus Engineering Excellence, Motus Access & Equity).
Regional satellites: virtual and in-person mini-Summits hosted by chapters.
- ATLAS Council
About ATLAS Council
Applied Technology Leadership & Standards (ATLAS) Council is MotusAcademy’s unique,
Mentor Early-Career Members Via ATLAS Hour
Chair JRMT Sections
Lead Practice Guidelines
Define Competencies
Review Vendor Education For Accuracy Under Published Integrity Guidelines
Teach Flagship Courses and ATLAS Studios
Composition
Clinicians, rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, biomedical and robotics engineers, usability experts, implementation scientists, health economists, and patient advocates.
Selection & Rotation
Open calls, transparent criteria (scholarship, implementation impact, teaching ability, geographic diversity); fixed-term fellowships to keep perspectives fresh.
Transparency
Published COIs, annual activity report, community Q&A town halls. biomedical and robotics engineers, usability experts, implementation scientists, health economists, and patient advocates.
- About Us
About Atlas
ATLAS Council (Applied Technology Leadership & Standards) is a flagship initiative within the MotusAcademy ecosystem, bringing together leaders across rehabilitation technology, rehabilitation robotics, neurotechnology, translational care, and implementation science.
As rehabilitation continues to evolve, ATLAS helps support the education, standards, and collaborative learning needed to prepare healthcare professionals, researchers, engineers, and innovators for the future of rehabilitation care.
Through expert-led dialogue, training initiatives, and global collaboration, ATLAS helps strengthen practical knowledge exchange and responsible technology adoption across rehabilitation and healthcare settings. Its work supports MotusAcademy’s broader mission to improve accessibility, independence, and quality of life through evidence-informed and human-centered rehabilitation innovation.
- ATLAS Council
MotusAcademy Board Members
Applied Technology Leadership & Standards (ATLAS) Council is MotusAcademy’s unique,
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MotusAcademy is a Swiss-based, non-profit, member-driven society accelerating the safe and equitable adoption of advanced rehabilitation technologies.