The Neural Stimulator

ChallENG research goals

We’ll design and create a miniature, wirelessly controlled neural stimulator that can help restore lost senses such as hearing or vision as well as provide treatment to people living with conditions like Parkinson’s disease, depression, epilepsy and chronic pain. The device will:  

• Be able to choose any combination of active electrodes  
• Be capable of high frequency stimulation 
• Use as many current sources as possible and be capable of independent simultaneous stimulation on several electrodes  
• Be fully wireless to control stimulation parameters   
• Have user-friendly and intuitive software  
• Be able to record voltages on electrodes and settings at various times 
• Be adaptable to multiple bionic applications 
• Be suitably enclosed and connected to an electrode assembly for the target application 

Research, design or technical ChallENG

• Miniaturisation of the device and components 
• Wireless capability 
• Power management 
• Recording data accurately and consistently 
• Ensuring safe neural stimulation 

Desired Background

All degrees are welcome however, students specialising in the below areas are encouraged to apply.