A real blokes type article re. advances in wireless implants ...

[aftermathman]

all:

"Implanting neural implants in the brain itself generally requires electrode sites every 200 µm or so for recording, and perhaps every 400 µm for stimulation".

confused me but I feel like doing some DIY now.

http://www.machinedesign.com/ASP/viewSelectedArticle.asp?strArticleId=62744&strSite=MDSite&Screen=CURRENTISSUE&CatID=3

Neil.

[Thelma]

Now that is really interesting. I never thought much about the implantation of a cochlear device and it's functioning with the brain nor even how it worked but always wondered about the DBS device. I love the following that they use and end on a humorous note.

Wireless microsystems may be getting under our skin but millions of disabled persons aren't complaining.


thank you Thelma