Tecla by Komodo OpenLab

Tecla by Komodo OpenLab aims to empower individuals with physical disabilities by providing them with the means to communicate, control, and connect with the world. The company's flagship product, Tecla, is an assistive device designed to cater to the needs of people with various physical disabilities, such as mobility impairments resulting from conditions like stroke, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, MS, and ALS. Developed by biomedical engineers Jorge Silva and Mauricio Meza, Tecla enables users to interact with smartphones and tablets using adaptive controls they are already familiar with, such as wheelchair joysticks, buttons, sip-and-puff controllers, or head arrays. This innovative approach not only facilitates communication through phone, email, text, and social media but also grants access to the Internet and allows users to control their smart home devices, thus promoting independence and freedom. Founded in 2010, Komodo OpenLab operates within the Health Care industry, with its headquarters located in Canada. The company received a $500.00K grant investment on 27 July 2015, signifying a recognition of their impactful work in the assistive technology space. The founders' extensive backgrounds in biomedical engineering and experience in working with individuals with disabilities for over a decade demonstrate their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those living with disabilities.