We create groundbreaking technology that is friendly, caring and more human

Who we are

Empatica, an MIT spin-off, is a pioneer in offering continuous, passive, and unobtrusive monitoring for patients with neurological conditions.

We build software and algorithms to advance understanding of human behavior through wearable sensors. Our technology empowers thousands of patients, clinicians, and researchers with real-time human insight, driven by physiological and behavioral biomarkers.

We work with the best institutions in the world

3000+ institutional clients from 40+ countries

A world class team in AI and Medicine

Rosalind Picard, ScD

Chief Scientist

Founder and Director of the Affective Computing Group at the MIT Media Lab and Faculty Chair, MIT Mind+Hand+Heart Wellbeing Initiative. Dedicated to improving future health.

Matteo Lai

Chief Executive Officer

Trained as an architect and engineer with a Double MSc in Architecture and a Master in Innovation Management.

Simone Tognetti, PhD

Chief Technology Officer

PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, passionate about making things work.

Maurizio Garbarino, PhD

Chief Software Architect

PhD in Computer Science, focused in Affective Computing research. Driven by enabling the advancement of research via innovative software and hardware solutions.

Ivan Cenci

General Manager

Double MSc in Biomedical Engineering, a healthcare enthusiast driven by delivering results.

100+ passionate Empaticans across 3 continents

We are a harmonious ecosystem of experts innovating across a range of fields. We are driven by empathy and connected by our shared passion to revolutionize healthcare through innovative technology, in order to provide better outcomes for millions of patients across the world. Our holistic approach and interdisciplinary skills allow us to build beautiful products that seamlessly integrate hardware, software, design and data science.