Gema

Operating under the name WALK-E, the company was initially founded as Gema in 2016. The firm is focused on the therapeutic devices market, specifically addressing mobility challenges for the elderly. Its core business revolves around the design and production of a robotic, stand-up walker.

The company's genesis is rooted in a decade of dedicated research led by Viviane Pasqui, a robotics researcher from Sorbonne Université. Her work, conducted in collaboration with geriatric specialists at Charles Foix hospital, formed the foundation for the company's product. This deep research background provides a significant competitive advantage in a market requiring specialized knowledge. The transition from research to commercial enterprise was facilitated by a license agreement with SATT Lutech and backing from the accelerator Agoranov.

WALK-E's product is an intelligent robotic walker designed to interpret the user's movement intentions through a system of built-in sensors. This functionality aims to provide a more intuitive and secure walking experience compared to traditional mobility aids. The device is engineered to restore autonomy and improve the quality of life for its senior user base. The company, headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, generates revenue through the sale of these assistive robotic devices and is operational.

Keywords: robotic walker, assistive technology, geriatric care, mobility aid, therapeutic devices, robotics, senior mobility, medical devices, intelligent walker, patient mobility