Need & Scope
Need: Implantable neural carbon fiber electrode modules need to be decreased in size, weight, and construction time to facilitate the implantation of multiple modules. Improved carbon fiber electrode modules will allow neuroscientists to observe many specific neurons in vivo over a long period to observe memory changes seen in the neural mechanisms associated with memory.
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Scope: The number of neural electrodes that can be implanted in an animal’s skull is limited by the weight and size of current electrode-processor modules. A more efficient method of arranging electrodes and mating them to a processor is needed as it will drastically improve the neural recording abilities of neuroscientists. Dr. Hengen needs a more efficient method of assembling a carbon fiber electrode jig to improve the scalability of his neuroscience research. We will consider our project truly finished when the small, carbon fiber jig has been created and we are able to connect it to an HS640 multiplexer. The final product should be able to take at least 64 neural recordings and multiplex each individual signal up to a central computer. A functional prototype of this system, will be validated and ready for use by BME day on April 1st, 2019.
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