A new closed-loop neural interface, the adaptive neural interface for modulation and observation (ANIMO) is being developed to address the challenges and requirements typically associated with implantable electronics and neurostimulators.
Key features:
- 16‑channel neural recording and stimulation
- High‑performance, closed‑loop processing
- Custom ASIC support
- Flash‑based onboard storage
- Bluetooth wireless data transceiver
- Rechargable battery supporting over 24 hours of continuous operation
- Wireless charging
Benefits
Compared to existing methods, this is the only device that combines:
- Scalable high‑performance processing
- Standardized wireless charging
- High‑bandwidth wireless data transfer
- Low power consumption
OPPORTUNITY
Intelligent, closed-loop neuromodulation devices have the potential to revolutionize the treatment neurological disorders, augment the functionality of the brain, and enhance our understanding basic neurophysiology. Important design considerations must be considered when deploying implantable devices in vivo.
Minimizing power consumption is of primary importance both to avoid heating the surrounding tissue, and to maximize the lifetime of the device. If a primary cell, or battery, is used to power the device, the on-board electronics must consume as little energy as possible. To avoid the need for batter replacement surgeries, wireless recharging is desirable.
For closed-loop processing, the device must operate within power constraints while maximizing the performance of computation. Alternatively, the device can use power to wirelessly transmit data to an external device for processing. Thus, a tradeoff arises between the power required to process on the implant, versus the power required to communicate with an external processor in a wearable device with relaxed power constraints.
STATUS
- Patents:
- A company has been formed to commercialize the IP: NerveX Neurotechnologies
