# Gerald Loeb: founder, SynTouch

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Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurology at [USC Viterbi](https://viterbi.usc.edu/directory/faculty/Loeb/Gerald). Received B.A. ('69) and M.D. ('72) from Johns Hopkins University. Developed the [BioTac](https://syntouch.com) biomimetic tactile sensor and founded [SynTouch](/companies/syntouch) to commercialize it. Named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow in 2020.

- **Nationality:** American
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## Current roles (1)

- [SynTouch](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/syntouch.md) Founder

## Foundings (1)

- [SynTouch](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/syntouch.md)

See all founders: [/founders](https://registry.deploy.report/founders.md)

## Sources (3)

1. https://viterbi.usc.edu/directory/faculty/Loeb/Gerald
2. https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/50989/bio
3. https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2020/12/three-usc-viterbi-faculty-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows/


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