Compliant Devices for Neural Prosthetic Devices

摘要

A device for neural prosthetics is disclosed. The device comprises arrays of micro-wires and a control unit. The control unit connects to and communicates with the micro-wires. The ends of the micro-wires serve as microelectrodes. The microelectrodes are in contact with neural tissue. The micro-wires are covered in sheaths made of conformal material. The ends of the micro-wires protrude beyond the ends of the sheaths. This allows the electrodes to be individually positioned on the neural tissue.

主权项

1. A device for neural prosthetics, comprising
arrays of micro-wires, wherein
micro-wires of the arrays are covered in sheaths made of conformal material, wherein first and second ends of the micro-wires extend beyond the ends of the sheaths;the first and second ends of the micro-wires define microelectrodes, andthe microelectrodes are in contact with neural tissue and individually positioned on the neural tissue and a control unit, wherein the control unit connects to and communicates with the micro-wires.