In the frame of Darpa’s HAPTIX development activities, research is performed to develop a system for a thought driven control of a bionic arm. Imec is taking part in these activities by its IMPRESS project, coordinated by the University of Florida. Imec’s role is the design and fabrication of a flexible, miniaturized electronic device for implantation in the peripheral nerves. This neural probe is carrying many electrodes for recording as well as stimulation and allows for a direct communication between the nerve system and the bionic arm. CMST plays an important role in this project by its development of an ultrathin flexible hermetic packaging technology for the implantable neural probe.
For more information click the link below.
This work was sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office under the auspices of Dr. Doug Weber through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific Grant/Contract No. N66001-15-C-4018 to the University of Florida.