15/07/2026
Thank you for featuring our very own, Dr. Luis Gerardo Caรฑete Jr. ๐๐ผ๐ซถ๐ผ
RSTW TechSTory: My name is Dr. Luis Gerardo S. Caรฑete, and Iโm from the University of San Carlos.
One of the research projects we are developing is a rehabilitation device for stroke patients. The goal is to help stroke survivors regain the use of their hands through electrical stimulation guided by artificial intelligence (AI). Their journey inspires us to create technologies that can improve their quality of life.
We recognized that there is a significant need for accessible rehabilitation devices in the Philippines. Instead of accepting these challenges as permanent limitations, we see them as opportunities to innovate. That is why we are developing technologies designed specifically to address the needs of Filipino patients and make rehabilitation more accessible.
I believe science becomes most meaningful when it is translated into solutions that improve people's lives. Whether in biomedical systems or other practical applications, research should address real-world problems. The Philippines faces many challenges, and if we want our science to make a difference, we should use it to create innovations that serve our communities, uplift people's lives, and contribute to the country's development.