MAXSENS: A flexible matrix electrode for sensory substitution

Lana Popović-Maneski*, Strahinja Došen, Goran Bijelić

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Abstract

We describe a new electrical stimulation system for sensory substitution. The system comprises a programmable stimulator and a flexible 4x3 multi-pad electrode with concentric fields suitable for the stimulation of the cutaneous afferents. In the pilot tests with the system, we determined sensation thresholds and tested spatial coding in four able bodied subjects on the volar side of the forearm. We used two different types of gel as an interface between the skin and the electrode. The results were better when the gel had high resistance (30 kΩ/cm): sensation thresholds were lower, the stimulation was more comfortable and the users could distinguish which pad was activated in more than 80% of trials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConverging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation
Number of pages5
PublisherSpringer Publishing Company
Publication date1 Jan 2013
Pages481-485
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013
Externally publishedYes
SeriesBiosystems and Biorobotics
Volume1
ISSN2195-3562

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