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Using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems MEMS to Develop Diagnostic Tools
Published on: October 1, 2007
State-of-the-art MEMS and microsystem tools for brain research
John P Seymour1, Fan Wu2, Kensall D Wise1,3
1Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.
Abstract:
Mapping brain activity has received growing worldwide interest because it is expected to improve disease treatment and allow for the development of important neuromorphic computational methods. MEMS and microsystems are expected to continue to offer new and exciting solutions to meet the need for high-density, high-fidelity neural interfaces. Herein, the state-of-the-art in recording and stimulation tools for brain research is reviewed, and some of the most significant technology trends shaping the field of neurotechnology are discussed.
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