3D printed bionic skull for multimodal neural sensing
Technology No. 2019-293
Applications
- Neurotechnology / Neuroscience
Technology Overview
Practical technologies that enable simultaneous mapping of neuronal activities from large brain volumes at cellular resolution currently do not exist. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have conceptualized a transparent bionic skull for volumetric mapping of single-cell neuronal activities of up to a 45 sq mm area in cortex of a freely moving mouse at physiologically relevant temporal resolution. The bionic skull design includes optical instrumentation for high resolution imaging and sensors to track ultra-fast genetically encoded voltage indicators.
Phase of Development
TRL: 2-3
Concept. Prototype under development.
Benjamin Mayhugh Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
External Link (cse.umn.edu)
Kuhrmeyer Family Chair Professor, Mechanical Engineering
External Link (cse.umn.edu)
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