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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neuroscience
    • Implantable Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Restoring three-dimensional head movement sensation is crucial for individuals with vestibular dysfunction.
    • Existing vestibular stimulation systems often face challenges with channel interaction and crosstalk during parallel stimulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a highly flexible, implantable vestibular stimulation system for independent parallel stimulation of the semicircular canals.
    • To minimize inter-channel crosstalk in a multi-channel vestibular prosthesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a power isolation method to reduce crosstalk between adjacent stimulation channels.
    • Design of a memory-based scheme for managing parallel stimulation across the three semicircular canals.
    • Integration of a vestibular evoked potential (VEP) recording unit for closed-loop adaptive stimulation control.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated successful simultaneous current pulse delivery to closely located electrodes (within 1 mm) with minimal inter-channel crosstalk.
    • Verified the performance of the prototype vestibular prosthesis, comprising three ASICs in 0.6-μm high-voltage CMOS technology, using in vitro vestibular electrodes.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed implantable vestibular stimulation system effectively achieves independent parallel stimulation with reduced crosstalk.
    • This technology shows promise for restoring vestibular function and improving the sensation of head movements in patients.