title: Modelization of a self-opening peripheral neural interface: a feasibility study.
abstract: In this paper a self-opening intrafascicular neural interface (SELINE) has been modeled using both a theoretical approach and a Finite Element (FE) analysis. This innovative self opening interface has several potential advantages such as: higher selectivity due to its three-dimensional structure and efficient anchorage system. Mechanical, structural and micro-technological issues have been considered to obtain an effective design of the electrode, as a feasibility study of the self-opening approach. A simple framework has been provided to model the insertion and partial retraction into peripheral nerves, resulting in the opening of wings. This integrated approach results in a rational procedure to optimize kinematics, geometry, and structural properties of peripheral interfaces. The design and feasibility study carried out in this work can potentially assure a correct behavior and dimensioning of the neural interface: in this way anomalous breakage should be avoided while mechanical and geometrical biocompatibility should increase.
authors: Biorobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy.
authors: Annarita
authors: A
authors: Cutrone
authors: Pier Nicola
authors: PN
authors: Sergi
authors: Silvia
authors: S
authors: Bossi
authors: Silvestro
authors: S
authors: Micera
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D017933:Peripheral Nervous System; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013552:Swine