Axoft develops a bio-inspired neural implant that mimics soft brain tissue to reduce drift and long-term damage while maintaining ultra-high electrode density. This device facilitates precise, single-neuron resolution communication with the nervous system for long-term interfacing. The system includes integrated signal processing electronics and specialized decoding software to manage the stable, high-volume neural data streams.
Funding
$8.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Existing neural implants often cause damage to brain tissue due to their rigidity and can suffer from implant drift, limiting their long-term effectiveness and ability to precisely communicate with individual neurons. Current soft probes lack the electrode density needed for high-resolution neural recording and stimulation.
Solution
Axoft is developing a bio-inspired neural implant designed to mimic the soft tissues of the brain, minimizing damage and implant drift. This implant achieves significantly higher electrode density compared to existing soft probes, enabling precise, long-term communication with the nervous system at single-neuron resolution. The implant's biocompatible material improves device stability and communication, exceeding the malleability and resilience of conventional implant materials. Data collected by the implant is processed by an integrated circuit, compressed, and wirelessly transmitted to a software interface for interpretation. Axoft is also developing surgical tools to guide the soft implant into brain tissues with precision.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes neuroscientists, researchers, and medical professionals seeking advanced tools for neural recording, stimulation, and brain-computer interfaces.
Features
- Bio-inspired design mimicking the soft tissues of the brain for reduced tissue damage and improved biocompatibility
- 1,000x greater electrode density than existing soft probes for high-resolution neural interfacing
- Integrated circuit for on-device signal processing and data compression
- Wireless data transmission to a software interface for neural data decoding
- Surgical implantation tools designed for precise and atraumatic insertion
- Neural data decoding software and algorithms optimized for large, stable data streams