Insect-machine interface: A carbon nanotube-enhanced flexible neural probe

Tsang, W.M.; Stone, Alice L.; Otten, David; Aldworth, Zane; Daniel, Tom; Hildebrand, John G.; Levine, Richard B.; Voldman, Joel

doi:10.1016/j.jneumeth.2011.11.026

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“…However, whether or not the roboanimal based on virtual reward could become a robot is heavily dependent on specialized training, which helps the animals to learn specific behaviors [4,9]. Therefore, the virtual fear behavioral model is faster and more efficient than a virtual reward model.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The ability to control an animal's behavior would also be useful in studies of animal communication and mating behavior. The many potential applications of robo-animals has expanded the focus of biomedical engineering to include the development of robust telemetry systems [1][2][3], stimulation systems [4][5][6][7] and behavior models specifically designed for robo-animals.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A robo-pigeon based on an innovative multi-mode telestimulation system

Yang

Huai

Wang

et al. 2015

BME

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Abstract. In this paper, we describe a new multi-mode telestimulation system for brain-microstimulation for the navigation of a robo-pigeon, a new type of bio-robot based on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) techniques. The multi-mode telestimulation system overcomes neuron adaptation that was a key shortcoming of the previous single-mode stimulation by the use of non-steady TTL biphasic pulses accomplished by randomly alternating pulse modes. To improve efficiency, a new behavior model ("virtual fear") is proposed and applied to the robo-pigeon. Unlike the previous "virtual reward" model, the "virtual fear" behavior model does not require special training. The performance and effectiveness of the system to alleviate the adaptation of neurons was verified by a robo-pigeon navigation test, simultaneously confirming the practicality of the "virtual fear" behavioral model.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A robo-pigeon based on an innovative multi-mode telestimulation system

Yang

Huai

Wang

et al. 2015

BME

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“…The nanocomposite modified flexible neural probes were able to deliver electrical signal and capture neuronal signal to the ventral nerve cord of the moths. Moreover, the stimulation experiments suggested that the composite improved the local placement of the electrodes near axons . In conclusion, due to their high conductivity, CNTs can activate resident immune cells in neural tissues.…”

Section: Cnms Used In Neural Probesmentioning

confidence: 85%

“…However, there are some drawbacks with FNPs; particularly, they have difficulty in penetrating through the brain due to their low elastic modulus. Many studies have been conducted to enhance the implantation of FNPs such as taking advantage of CNT, PANI, CNT‐Au nanocomposite modified microelectrodes to synthesize FNPs. The sufficient stiffness is necessary to FNPs.…”

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confidence: 99%

The applications of conductive nanomaterials in the biomedical field

Zhao

Sun

et al. 2015

J Biomedical Materials Res

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“…Carbon nanostructures have excellent mechanical, electrical, and conduction properties, and have nanostructure similar to neuritis. Hence, they have been utilized to improve neural activities and guide severed ends in a nerve through each other [256][257][258].…”

Section: Carbon Nanotubesmentioning

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Multifunctional Polymeric Nanostructures for Therapy and Diagnosis

Contreras-García¹,

Bucio²

2013

Nanomaterials in Drug Delivery, Imaging, and Tissue Engineering

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By definition, nanomaterials are multifunctional due to the co-incorporation of both therapeutic and bioimaging agents. Among the therapeutic applications of the polymeric nanomaterials are found drug, protein or gene delivery, tissue engineering. Other advances in bioapplications include cell-labeling, cell membrane modeling, agent delivery and targeting. Additionally, imaging nanobiotechnology is applied to sensorization and diagnosis with biosensors and biomarkers for biodetection and bioimaging, respectively. In this chapter are described the different polymeric nanostructures applied to therapy and diagnosis such as polymeric-based core-shell colloid, proteins and peptides, drug conjugates and complexes with synthetic polymers, dendrimers, vesicles, micelles, carbon nanotubes, biopolymers, smart nano polymers, metal-polymer complexes, enzyme-responsive nanoparticles, and hybrid polymeric nanomaterials. The different types of polymers are fabricated using several approaches ranging from conventional chemical methods to more sophisticated processes such as surface modification using ionizing radiation to obtain layers free of pollutants without purification and isolation processes among other advantages.

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Insect-machine interface: A carbon nanotube-enhanced flexible neural probe

Cited by 32 publications

References 15 publications

A robo-pigeon based on an innovative multi-mode telestimulation system

A robo-pigeon based on an innovative multi-mode telestimulation system

The applications of conductive nanomaterials in the biomedical field

Multifunctional Polymeric Nanostructures for Therapy and Diagnosis

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