In the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders, doctors will sometimes implant arrays of stimulating electrodes on the surface of a patient's brain. A new soft robotic system allows ...

A breakthrough in neural sensing technology has been achieved through collaboration between Professor Cai Xinxia's team from the National Key Laboratory of Sensor Technology at the Aerospace ...

Fabrication process and actual image of the silicon-based neural microelectrode array. a 1800 μm thick double-polished silicon wafer. b Microneedle array root fabrication with etching. c Microneedle ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After being approached by a neurosurgeon seeking a less invasive ...

Monitoring the brain get downright medieval. In the most invasive type of procedure, surgeons saw into the skull, remove a sizeable chunk of bone, and place a grid of electrodes directly on the brain, ...