{"id":11054,"date":"2026-05-18T23:50:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T22:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paparazzi.com.my\/newthemepaparazzi\/?p=11054"},"modified":"2026-05-18T23:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T22:50:47","slug":"where-innovation-meets-infinite-care-fouriers-great-summit-sets-the-future-of-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paparazzi.com.my\/newthemepaparazzi\/2026\/05\/18\/where-innovation-meets-infinite-care-fouriers-great-summit-sets-the-future-of-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Innovation Meets Infinite Care: Fourier\u2019s GReAT Summit Sets the Future of Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fourier, a global leader in rehabilitation technology, is proud to host the Global Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Network (GReAT) Summit 2026, a premier international gathering of leaders in rehabilitation science, technology, and clinical innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held at Fourier\u2019s headquarters in Shanghai, the event ran from the 13th to the 15th of May 2026; it served as a dynamic platform to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, showcase breakthrough technologies, and shape the future of intelligent rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2020, the GReAT Summit has brought together the brightest minds in rehabilitation technology, igniting collaboration and innovation across the globe. Beyond advancing adoption, the Summit showcases how cutting-edge rehabilitative technologies transform healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This premier event is a global platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and building lasting partnerships among clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. By breaking barriers and fostering international collaboration, the GReAT Summit continues to shape the future of rehabilitation and assistive technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 2: (from left) Professor Kenneth Fong, Assoc. Professor Loh Yong Joo, Professor Shingo Shimoda, Professor Dario Farina, Owen Teoh, Professor Jos\u00e9 Pons & Professor Robert Riener.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming world-renowned scientists and experts, through their in-depth keynote presentations, these thought leaders shared valuable insights into the evolving landscape of rehabilitation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Professor Jos\u00e9 Luis Pons (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab):<\/strong> Robot-mediators in Rehabilitation: Rethinking the Role of Artificial Agents in Rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Professor Dario Farina (Imperial College London):<\/strong> Inducing Neuroplastic Changes for Stroke Therapy by Associative Brain-Computer Interfacing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Professor Robert Riener (ETH Zurich):<\/strong> AI & Robotics Reshaping Rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Professor Shingo Shimoda (Nagoya University):<\/strong> Are Rehab Robots Teaching the Right Movement? The Importance of Visualizing Implicit Neuromuscular Signals Beyond Gamification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Associate Professor Loh Yong Joo (Tan Tock Seng Hospital):<\/strong> Rehabilitation Robotics from Hospital to Community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Professor Kenneth Fong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University):<\/strong> Technology for Upper Limb Home-based Post-Stroke Rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorandum of Understanding Signing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourier Rehab, the rehabilitation technology arm of Fourier, signed two landmark MOUs to strengthen global rehabilitation innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 3: (from left) Owen Teoh and Professor Shingo Shimoda at the MOU signing ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with Nagoya University, one of Japan\u2019s foremost research institutions, both organizations will combine advanced academic research with clinical technology expertise to co-develop next-generation rehabilitation solutions, translating scientific discovery into meaningful outcomes for patients worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 4: (from left) Professor Benjamin Seet, Owen Teoh, Assoc. Professor Loh Yong Joo & Alex Gu at the MOU signing ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A second MOU with NHG Health, one of Singapore\u2019s leading public healthcare providers caring for 1.5 million residents, will accelerate the clinical translation of rehabilitation and robotic technologies. The collaboration focuses on three pillars: co-establishment of a Joint Rehabilitation Innovation Hub (RehabHub\u2122) to drive adoption of advanced, personalized rehabilitation technologies; joint development and clinical validation of scalable robotics applications; and sustained regional and international knowledge exchange to bring these co-developed innovations to global stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor Loh Yong Joo, Head and Senior Consultant, Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, NHG Health, said, \u201cThis renewed MOU marks a significant milestone in bringing rehabilitation innovation into clinical practice. By combining NHG Health\u2019s clinical insights with Fourier\u2019s engineering and technology expertise, we aim to accelerate the development and adoption of rehabilitation solutions that deliver real, meaningful outcomes for our patients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newest Innovations Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summit also gave delegates a first look at Fourier Rehab\u2019s newest innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 5: Delegates trying out Fourier\u2019s newest innovations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. GR-3<\/strong><\/a> Humanoid Robot:<\/strong> Fourier\u2019s first full-size \u201cCare-bot\u201d designed for wellness companionship. GR-3 is designed to engage with people in public settings. It can act as a service assistant, a comforting presence for children, or a responsive companion for the seniors. Beyond functionality, it is designed to foster emotional connection \u2014 introducing a new class of AI robots for human-centered scenarios.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. ExoMotus\u2122 M4:<\/strong> A cutting-edge lower-limb exoskeleton designed to aid in restoring mobility for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or other neurological conditions. Now with enhanced internal upgrades, including improved actuators and control systems, for smoother performance, greater responsiveness, and a safer rehabilitation experience, with its ergonomic balance frame and secure harness support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. OTParvos\u2122 Pro:<\/strong> An interactive cognitive training system designed to support assessment and rehabilitation through engaging activities. Featuring a large touch-screen display, it offers a variety of cognitive, critical thinking, hand-eye coordination, and assessment modules to enhance therapy outcomes while keeping users actively engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. InfinityNet<\/strong>\u2122<\/strong><\/a>: <\/strong>A secure, cloud-connected network that powers the Fourier Rehab ecosystem. It links every device, patients, and therapy session into one secure, intelligent network to deliver new standards of coordinated rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 6: Delegates visiting Xinchang Medical Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delegates also toured Xinchang Medical Center<\/strong> and Yong Ci Hospital<\/strong>, witnessing Fourier\u2019s technologies in real-world clinical environments. At Xinchang Medical Center, they were introduced to emerging humanoid-assisted rehabilitation solutions that highlight how advanced robotics can enhance therapy delivery and patient engagement. These visits underscored the growing integration of intelligent technologies into patient care pathways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 7: Delegates visiting Yong Ci Hospital.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The GReAT Summit 2026 marked not an ending, but a launchpad, sparking new partnerships, fresh perspectives, and a shared resolve to deliver the promise of Infinite Care. Guided by the belief that rehabilitation without limits is within reach, Fourier Rehab continues to lead with purpose, powered by technology and grounded in human connection. Fourier Rehab warmly invites clinicians, researchers, and innovators worldwide to join in redefining rehabilitation, delivering care that is intelligent, inclusive, and truly infinite in its reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 8: Alex Gu, Founder & CEO of Fourier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy embedding embodied AI into our technologies, we are creating systems that think, respond, and evolve alongside the people they serve. This is the future we are building: care without limits,\u201d said Alex Gu, Founder and CEO of Fourier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added, \u201cThe connections made at this summit will extend beyond these walls, and Fourier is proud to share this journey with all of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 9: Owen Teoh, Managing Director of Fourier Rehab International Division.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe GReAT Summit shows what becomes possible when diverse expertise and cultures unite around a shared purpose. Together with our global partners, we are not just expanding our presence but extending the reach of care itself.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInfinite Care means meeting patients wherever they are, across geographies, healthcare systems, and stages of recovery. At Fourier Rehab, we believe world-class rehabilitation should have no borders,\u201d said Owen Teoh, Managing Director of Fourier Rehab International Division.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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