He started Sword because he felt firsthand the challenges families face when they have to help a loved one recover from an injury.  During his PhD in Electrical Engineering, V invented the novel concept of a Digital Therapist, shifting the musculoskeletal care paradigm and empowering patients with access to unrivaled treatment from their own home.

Following his PhD, he founded Sword Health, where he’s pioneering the design and development of AI digital therapists that shift Healthcare from Analog to Digital.

Besides owning 12 patents at the age of 30, V has already authored and co-authored more than 40 research papers. Having his footprint in fields as diverse as sensor fusion algorithms, motion tracking systems or neuroplasticity, he was featured in some of the most relevant scientific publications in the world and took part in the most important MedTech conferences.

Daring in design, cautious in execution, Virgílio's path is being shaped by his will to make a dent in the universe, having technology as his major ally.