Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 16, 2026

The Combination of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Electroencephalogram
06:14

The Combination of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Electroencephalogram

Published on: October 10, 2025

556

A Portable, Arbitrary Waveform, Multichannel Constant Current Electrotactile Stimulator.

Jesse Cornman1, Aadeel Akhtar1, Timothy Bretl1

  • 1JC and AA are with the Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering; AA is also with the Neuroscience Program and Medical Scholars Program; TB is with the Dept. of Aerospace Engineering; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [Proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
|December 19, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Scalable networks of multimodal haptic arrays for plantar sensory substitution.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Infinitely long isotropic Kirchhoff rods with helical centerlines cannot be stable.

Physical review. E·2020
Same author

When Is a Helix Stable?

Physical review letters·2020
Same author

Skin-integrated wireless haptic interfaces for virtual and augmented reality.

Nature·2019
Same author

Controlling sensation intensity for electrotactile stimulation in human-machine interfaces.

Science robotics·2019
Same author

Publisher Correction: Large-area MRI-compatible epidermal electronic interfaces for prosthetic control and cognitive monitoring.

Nature biomedical engineering·2019
Same journal

Behavioral Monitoring and Neuromodulation of Feline Voiding Function.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering·2026
Same journal

Microneedle Penetrating Array with Axon-Sized Dimensions for Cuff-less Peripheral Nerve Interfacing.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering·2026
Same journal

Nonlinear System Identification of Tremors Dynamics: A Data-driven Approximation Using Koopman Operator Theory.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering·2025
Same journal

Coherency between Spike and LFP Activity in M1 during Hand Movements.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering·2025
Same journal

Entrainment of Cerebellar Nuclear Cells via AC Stimulation of the Cerebellar Cortex.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering·2025
Same journal

Effects of neck proprioceptive modulation on pallidal network connectivity in dystonia.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering : [proceedings]. International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering·2024
See all related articles

We developed a low-cost, portable electrotactile stimulator for multichannel applications. This device offers arbitrary waveform generation and high voltage output, making advanced sensory feedback accessible.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Wearable Technology

Background:

  • Electrotactile stimulation is a key technology for sensory feedback in prosthetics and assistive devices.
  • Existing stimulators are often expensive, bulky, or lack flexibility in waveform generation.
  • There is a need for cost-effective, portable, and customizable electrotactile stimulation solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a low-cost, portable, multichannel constant current electrotactile stimulator.
  • To achieve arbitrary waveform generation with high voltage and current output.
  • To assess the performance and power efficiency of the developed stimulator.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a compact stimulation controller and power supply using readily available components (<$30).

More Related Videos

A Tactile Automated Passive-Finger Stimulator TAPS
19:44

A Tactile Automated Passive-Finger Stimulator TAPS

Published on: June 3, 2009

14.2K
Ocular Kinematics Measured by In Vitro Stimulation of the Cranial Nerves in the Turtle
10:49

Ocular Kinematics Measured by In Vitro Stimulation of the Cranial Nerves in the Turtle

Published on: June 2, 2018

8.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 16, 2026

The Combination of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Electroencephalogram
06:14

The Combination of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Electroencephalogram

Published on: October 10, 2025

556
A Tactile Automated Passive-Finger Stimulator TAPS
19:44

A Tactile Automated Passive-Finger Stimulator TAPS

Published on: June 3, 2009

14.2K
Ocular Kinematics Measured by In Vitro Stimulation of the Cranial Nerves in the Turtle
10:49

Ocular Kinematics Measured by In Vitro Stimulation of the Cranial Nerves in the Turtle

Published on: June 2, 2018

8.8K
  • Implemented multichannel capability with arbitrary waveform input via a digital-to-analog converter.
  • Measured output current (±15 mA), voltage (±150 V), power consumption (0.9 W/channel), and battery life (4-5 hours).

    • Main Results:

    • The stimulator is credit-card sized, portable, and cost-effective.
    • Achieved ±15 mA current at ±150 V with arbitrary waveform capabilities.
    • Demonstrated low power consumption suitable for battery-powered operation.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed electrotactile stimulator offers a viable, low-cost solution for multichannel sensory feedback.
    • Its portability, flexibility, and performance compare favorably to existing commercial and research devices.
    • This design facilitates broader accessibility to advanced electrotactile stimulation technologies.