Emego
Developing a Medical Device, from Concept to Completion
Introduction to Emego
GSPK Design developed Emego, an assistive technology that helps individuals with severe disabilities communicate more effectively. Using electromyography (EMG) technology, Emego can detect even the smallest of muscle movements, allowing users to control communication software, computers, and other devices with a simple muscle twitch.
Who Emego Supports
Emego is designed to support individuals with severe neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease (MND) or acute brain injuries. These conditions often cause significant muscle weakness, affecting both movement and speech. As a result, communicating through traditional assistive technology can be challenging, as they still rely heavily on physical movement.
GSPK Design developed Emego as an alternative switch option to fill this gap. By detecting even the smallest of muscle movements with high accuracy, Emego provides users with a solution that can help them regain independence.
Development
GSPK Design worked alongside Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Centre for Assistive Technology & Connected Healthcare (CATCH) at the University of Sheffield, and the NIHR Devices for Dignity Medtech Co-operative (D4D MIC) for over three years to bring Emego to market. This project was supported by the SBRI Healthcare Programme, funded by NHS England.
After receiving a £76,000 phase one grant and showing the potential of the technology, GSPK Design received £500,000 in phase two funding to further develop the device, bringing it closer to market readiness.
Development
GSPK Design worked alongside Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Centre for Assistive Technology & Connected Healthcare (CATCH) at the University of Sheffield, and the NIHR Devices for Dignity Medtech Co-operative (D4D MIC) for over three years to bring Emego to market. This project was supported by the SBRI Healthcare Programme, funded by NHS England.
After receiving a £76,000 phase one grant and showing the potential of the technology, GSPK Design received £500,000 in phase two funding to further develop the device, bringing it closer to market readiness.
Development
GSPK Design worked alongside Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Centre for Assistive Technology & Connected Healthcare (CATCH) at the University of Sheffield, and the NIHR Devices for Dignity Medtech Co-operative (D4D MIC) for over three years to bring Emego to market. This project was supported by the SBRI Healthcare Programme, funded by NHS England.
After receiving a £76,000 phase one grant and showing the potential of the technology, GSPK Design received £500,000 in phase two funding to further develop the device, bringing it closer to market readiness.
Emego’s Success in 2025
Since its release in 2018, Emego has continued to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with severe disabilities around the world. Assistive technology centres are utilizing the device, and ease of use has made it a great solution for those who previously had limited options for interacting with technology.
Here is a video showing Emego in action:
Future Projects
While developing Emego, GSPK Design received the ISO 13485:2016 certification, ensuring the device meets the highest standards for medical device manufacturing. This certification has enabled the company to expand its work within the MedTech sector, focusing on creating more products for individuals with severe disabilities.
The success of Emego has set the stage for future product development, and GSPK Design is looking to build on this momentum to create even more assistive technologies in the future. We’re looking forward to providing support to more businesses in the medical technology sector. As the GSPK Design continues to grow, we’re committed to expanding the reach of Emego, while also pursuing new projects that will further improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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