Imagine a world where the loss of abilities does not mark the end but rather the beginning of something greater. A world where people with paralysis can walk again, and the blind can regain their sight. But it doesn’t stop there: in this world, we can not only recover lost functions but also acquire new abilities—superpowers we’ve only seen in science fiction movies.
Martin Schuettler, CTO of the Freiburg-based company CorTec and a pioneer in the field of brain implants, takes us on a journey to the intersection of technology and humanity. He demonstrates how neural implants not only enable healing and rehabilitation but also drastically expand the boundaries of our capabilities—with the potential to fundamentally reshape our understanding of what it means to be human.
Toward the end of his electrical engineering studies, Martin Schuettler (*1972) became interested in neurotechnology. After completing his diploma thesis and doctorate in this field at Fraunhofer IBMT and postdoctoral stays in England and Australia, he joined Freiburg’s IMTEK in 2005. From there, he co-founded CorTec in 2010 with the aim of developing implantable brain-computer interfaces and making them available to patients. Additional information can be found on the company’s website or Martin Schuettler’s LinkedIn profile.
The use of brain-computer interfaces began many years ago. While they primarily benefit patients initially, there will eventually be a movement to use this technology to gain superhuman abilities.
Martin Schuettler about our motto “movement”


