According to a recent IEEE Spectrum article, researchers have introduced a minimally invasive at-home neurostimulation device that combines the advantages of deep brain stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation. The tiny implant is positioned just above the brain's protective dura mater, which surrounds the brain. Patients undergo a 30-minute procedure to have the implant placed and subsequently use a wearable headset for power transmission and treatment instructions. The novel wireless power delivery system is made possible by a magnetic field emitter in the headset and a magnetoelectric material within the implant that transforms magnetic field vibrations into electricity.
Wireless Brain Implant for Home-Based Neuromodulation
The revolutionary device enables at-home neuromodulation therapy, potentially transforming the treatment of neurological disorders
Oct 25, 2023
MOTIF NEUROSCIENCE