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Single Nanowire Edge Devices for Brain Interfaces
Research into Single Nanowire Edge Devices for BRAIN INTERFACES focuses on creating subcellular neural probes that offer high spatial resolution & minimal tissue damage compared to traditional macroscopic electrodes.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…
Subcellular Neural Probes
Scientists have developed neural electrodes from single-crystal gold nanowires with diameters of approximately 100 nm, which are about 50 times smaller than conventional tungsten electrodes.
These nanowires possess unique mechanical strength & electrical conductivity, allowing them to penetrate brain tissue with minimal compression damage while maintaining high signal-to-noise ratios for recording single-neuron activity in freely moving subjects.
researchgate.net/publication…
Intracellular & High-Resolution Interfaces
Advances include kinked silicon nanowire field-effect transistors (nanoFETs) & nanoelectronic thread (NET) electrodes that enable intracellular recording & stimulation with cellular-scale surgical footprints.
These devices can detect, stimulate, & inhibit nerve signals along individual axons & dendrites, providing a non-invasive hybrid synapse that is thousands of times smaller than existing electronics, thereby enabling the monitoring of signaling among larger networks of nerve cells with unprecedented precision.
seas.harvard.edu/news/nanowi…
THE BRAIN INTERFACE
Blackrock NeuroTech
A Versatile Platform to Power Innovation
Featured Technology
The Utah Array
The Utah Array has been at the heart of the most capable brain-computer interfaces & has been implanted in humans since 2004.
Core tech in MoveAgain medical device, which received a Breakthrough Designation from the FDA in 2021.
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A Complete Ecosystem
It’s a complete ecosystem of tested & proven products, including implantable electrodes, hardware & software.
Our upcoming innovations include:
- New surgical solutions
- Flexible biocompatible materials
- Depth electrodes
- More channels
- Enhanced AI processing
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Brain Interface Components:
- Electrode (Nanowire Edge Device)
Emulating Physical Hardware
1) NeuroPort Electrode 96
APPROVED FOR HUMAN USE IN 2004,
The NeuroPort Electrode has been at the core of the most advanced brain-computer interface & intracortical neurophysiology research for nearly two decades.
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2) NeuroSnap D Headstage
The NeuroSnap D Headstage is optimized for concurrent neurophysiology research during clinical monitoring in EMUs.
The device achieves stable, low-noise single unit recordings by digitizing the signals on board.
Its compact, lightweight & robust design fits easily into headwraps, enhancing comfort without sacrificing data integrity in demanding clinical environments.
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- Headstage
- Neural Signal Processor
- Software/Applications
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Blackrock Microsystems Initiates Two Industry Partnerships that Empower Neuroscience Research
Blackrock Microsystems
Blackrock Microsystems’ MINIATURIZED ELECTRODES & AMPLIFIERS, & its robust data acquisition platform empower researchers to perform experiments on nearly unencumbered subjects.
https://blackrockneurotech.comm/
PhenoSys
PhenoSys’ technology allows researchers to construct virtual-reality mazes, where scientists can implement impromptu changes to experiments, leading to significant savings of both time & money.
phenosys.com/
NAN Instruments
NAN Instruments designs & manufactures the only electrode positioning system capable of moving individual electrodes fractions of a millimeter in a three-dimensional space.
With this technology, neuroscientists can distinguish between neuron groups that were previously inseparable.
naninstruments.com/