
Luiz Fernando da Silva Borges
Neurotechnology scientist and entrepreneur
Born in Aquidauana in 1998, Luiz Fernando develops brain-controlled robotic devices for the rehabilitation of children and adults with cerebral palsy, people with paraplegia and tetraplegia, and stroke survivors. He is the founder and president of Kortex Corp.
- 2024Innovators Under 35, MIT Technology Review
- 33503Asteroid Dasilvaborges, named in his honor through MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- OASOrganization of American States award for inclusive innovation
