The object
Courtine co-developed targeted electronic spinal stimulation technology that delivers controlled pulses to reactivate locomotor circuits below spinal injury. The implanted device and rehabilitation system have enabled voluntary movement in people with paralysis, translating neuroengineering research into consequential physical assistive hardware.
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What Grégoire did
Co-developed targeted electronic spinal stimulation used to reactivate locomotor circuits.
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Why it matters
QEPrize identifies Courtine as a 2026 laureate for electronic spinal stimulation that has enabled voluntary movement after spinal-cord injury.
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Living-status check
QEPrize's 5 February 2026 laureate announcement names Grégoire Courtine and describes the inventor's contribution to the physical system.