We present a new concept of ultra-compact, configurable and implantable brain computer interface (BCI). The device can be applied to monitor or stimulate, with high temporal and spatial accuracy, neural activity of the brain. It allows implementation of closed-loop algorithms in real time applications. The system can be also used in vitro to monitor or induce cell growth or as tDCS tool. The system can be customized (microelectrodes materials and shapes) to guarantee the best solution for the specific application. Thanks to its modular design, the system is intrinsically multi-purpose and it can be easily adapted into a large variety of applications such as Electrocorticography (ECoG), Electromyography (EMG), Electroencephalography (EEG), Electrocardiography (ECG), Transcranial stimulation, etc. The novelty of the system relies on the possibility to exploit nanomaterials and advanced microelectronics to tailor specific tasks in a bidirectional communication with the brain.
- Ultra-compact electronic system (board with dimensions similar to a 2€ coin)
- Ultra-flexible microelectrode array (down to 4 um whole thickness)
- Low latency in the bidirectional communication (ms)
- Nanostructured electrode surface to increase the signal to noise ratio.