The World Expo 2025, hosted in Osaka, Japan, represents one of the most prestigious international events dedicated to shaping a better future through innovation, science, and global cooperation. Organized under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the event brings together groundbreaking technological developments and visionary projects from across the globe. Among its numerous theme-focused weeks, the Health and Well-being Week held particular relevance for pioneering initiatives aimed at improving medical outcomes and equitable access to healthcare. It was within this important context that the NerveRepack project was presented to a global audience.

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Expo 2025 Osaka is not only a large-scale public exhibition, it is a strategic platform for dialogue between researchers, industry leaders, public health institutions, and policymakers. The event fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and its dedicated theme weeks, such as Health and Well-being Week, offer curated programming that addresses global health disparities, advances in biotechnology, and the future of healthcare systems. This environment made it an ideal venue for the presentation of NerveRepack, a European research project that combines neural engineering, prosthetic development, and wireless communication systems to restore motor function in individuals with upper limbs amputated.

During the event, NerveRepack was presented in the exhibition space of the Romanian delegation, representing the country at a global scale. The project was introduced through a dedicated stand that included not only traditional promotional materials (flyers, roll-ups, and visual documentation), but also functional prototypes of the technologies under development. These included a state-of-the-art exoprosthesis, a sensor-equipped glove designed to capture the user’s intention via healthy arm movement, and a surgically implantable module that enables seamless communication between the user's neural system and the prosthesis's control system.

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Throughout the duration of the Expo, representatives from the project consortium including researchers and engineers from the National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies (IMT), the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) interacted with a diverse international audience. Attendees included healthcare professionals, technology developers, policymakers, academics, and journalists. Demonstrations were held live, offering tangible proof of how the prosthesis mirrored the healthy hand’s movements in real time, illustrating the precision and intuitiveness of the neuro-prosthetic system being developed. This interaction reinforced the project's core vision: restoring intuitive motor control to individuals with upper-limb amputations by integrating neural feedback and bio-compatible wireless interfaces.

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A pivotal moment for NerveRepack at Expo 2025 was its representation in the high-level panel titled “Global Health Equity and Access for All,” part of the Visionary Exchange sessions. Dr. Octavian Ionescu, representing IMT Bucharest, participated as a speaker, highlighting the scientific and societal dimensions of the project. The panel brought together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of countries and organizations, addressing how innovation can help reduce healthcare inequalities and deliver solutions tailored to unaddressed medical needs. Dr. Ionescu’s intervention underscored NerveRepack’s unique position at the intersection of biomedical research and assistive technology, as well as the relevance of European collaborative research in tackling global health challenges.

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Participation at Expo 2025 has significantly elevated the visibility of the NerveRepack project. Not only did it enable direct engagement with a global audience, but it also fostered new collaborations and connections with other institutions and stakeholders. The event proved instrumental in promoting dialogue with international researchers working in neurotechnology, digital health, and personalized rehabilitation. These interactions open avenues for potential research synergies, pilot programs, and knowledge exchange, enhancing the potential societal impact of the project.

In conclusion, the presence of NerveRepack at Expo 2025 Osaka during the Health and Well-being Week was not only a strong representation of Romania’s innovation capacity, but also a valuable contribution to global discussions on the future of healthcare. By offering a live demonstration of its advanced prosthetic system and participating in a high-level policy and research panel, the project has taken a major step forward in its mission to deliver intuitive, accessible, and life-changing technologies to individuals with upper limbs amputated.