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Briefing
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- Wearable Brain Scanner – Researchers from Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre at University of Nottingham and Wellcome Center for Human Neuroimaging at University College of London developed portable and wearable brain scanner that can be worn while patients are moving (i.e. nodding, stretching, drinking tea, playing ping pong) to measure brain activity
- Accurate Results – Achieved same results as traditional magnetoencephalography (MEG) system scanner, which requires wearer to be still
- Lightweight Device – Features smaller quantum sensors that do not need cooling technology, resulting in lightweight device, compared to standard MEG scanner
- Customizable – Since wearable scanner is 3D printed, it can be adjusted to size of wearer’s head
- Advantages – Can measure brain activity especially when people are active in tasks, while able to work on younger children, as well as people with movement disorders, advancing studies of brain development and mental health disorders
- Future Improvements – Researchers looking to improve brain scanner build to better resemble bicycle helmet in future
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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The University of Nottingham, University College - London
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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March 21, 2018
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