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Tesi etd-10222014-153826


Tipo di tesi
Tesi di laurea magistrale
Autore
CAPUTO, MICHELE
URN
etd-10222014-153826
Titolo
Development and characterization of a neural interface based on TiNi microactuation
Dipartimento
INGEGNERIA DELL'INFORMAZIONE
Corso di studi
INGEGNERIA BIOMEDICA
Relatori
relatore Prof. Micera, Silvestro
tutor Ing. Bossi, Silvia
tutor Ing. Righi, Martina
tutor Ing. Cutrone, Annarita
controrelatore Prof. Vozzi, Giovanni
Parole chiave
  • sma microactuation
  • NiTi
  • neural interface
Data inizio appello
02/12/2014
Consultabilità
Non consultabile
Data di rilascio
02/12/2084
Riassunto
This thesis is based on the design and characterization of a flexible neural interface based on NiTi microactuation. A neural interface is a device that may precede the connection of a limb prosthesis to the peripheral nervous system. One of the problem of tf-LIFE and TIMEIt is the post implant stability. In order to overcome the problem of micro-movements of the electrode in post implant was thought of introducing a shape memory material, a nickel titanium alloy, is chosen. Specifically it is opted to store a s shape of the alloy in the area of the active sites. These can be implemented and undergo a vertical displacement being closer to the initial position after implantation, improving the selectivity of the electrode.
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