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Cogitat (UK)
What is the strategic, technological and financial relevance of Cogitat (UK) for European defence autonomy and allied capability?
Controlling a machine with one’s mind sounds like science fiction, but a London-based startup is bringing this vision to life in Europe’s tech ecosystem.
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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13
Controlling a machine with one’s mind sounds like science fiction, but a London-based startup is bringing this vision to life in Europe’s tech ecosystem. Cogitat, an Imperial College London spinout founded in 2020, develops non-invasive neural interfaces – essentially AI-driven wristbands or headsets that can translate brain and muscle signals into digital commands. In practical terms, Cogitat’s technology allows users to operate software or vehicles “hands-free” by intent alone.
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