We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! TIME Magazine has named Cognixion to its list of Best Inventions of 2025, honoring breakthroughs that are transforming lives.
Our inclusion celebrates the incredible work of our team, research partners, Brainiacs, and Cognixion community who share one mission: to restore connection and communication through technology that is accessible, human, and empowering.
Unlike invasive brain implants that require surgery, the Cognixion Axon-R is a wearable, non-surgical brain–computer interface powered by adaptive, conversational AI. Giving people who have lost their ability to speak new ways to communicate and connect.
“Being included in TIME’s Best Inventions list is a profound moment for Cognixion — but it belongs to millions who cannot speak,” said Andreas Forsland, Founder & CEO of Cognixion. “Our goal is to make communication accessible again. With deeply personalized AI built into our system, nonverbal users can engage in fluent conversation. This marks a turning point for individuals who have long been locked inside their bodies. Our vision is clear: noninvasive, mobile, and accessible for everyone — widening the path for all to fully participate in life.”
We are honored to have the Axon-R recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2025, marking a historic milestone for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces. The Axon-R combines EEG neurotechnology, on-device AI classification, and a spatial computing interface designed for assistive communication, a convergence that until now had existed only in research labs.
While TIME has previously honored invasive neurotechnology such as deep-brain stimulation systems, this recognition marks the first time a non-surgical, wearable interface has received such distinction. It underscores how AI and neurotechnology have moved from concept to reality, with Cognixion emerging as a leader in making these advances practical, human, and accessible.