Modular Bionics Inc — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: SB142-006

Description

A wireless implant capable of communication with large populations of neurons will be developed for manufacturing and production in this project. The product will have effective wireless data rates significantly higher than state of the art wireless neural interfaces. This will improve wireless communication with neurons, and is a promising step towards transformative treatments: sight, sound, smell, vestibular sensation, and motor capability could be studied at levels outside the reach of current state of the art devices (e.g., retinal prostheses). The proposed product will connect with a variety of neural sensors and stimulators, providing significant tools for researchers and clinicians during their study of the nervous system. Phase II will focus on the transition to manufacturing and culminate in a pilot run of manufactured units. This product will help clinical researchers study a diverse range of nervous system injuries and disorders. The ultimate medical technology born from this project will offer treatments unattainable with today’s medical technologies.