A design of an action potential generator for electrical neurons
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https://doi.org/10.31117/neuroscirn.v9i1.475Keywords:
Action Potential Generator (APG), Electrical neurons, Neuroengineering, Action potential, Electrical impulsesAbstract
Recently, in the field of neuroengineering, the Action Potential Generator (APG) is an essential component used to stimulate electrical impulses during communication among neurons. Besides, the generators are required in various applications, such as neural prosthetics, brain-computer interfaces, and neuronal behavioural studies. However, traditional methods for APG in electrical neurons often rely on intricate biological systems or complex electronic circuits, which can limit efficacy and flexibility in real-time environments. In addition, these techniques can be limited in scalability, consume high power, and present issues when combined with existing neural interfaces. As a result, the proposed design creates an efficient, flexible system by combining cutting-edge materials with flexible parts. The main advancement is the combination of flexible parts and cutting-edge materials to produce a physical action potential generator with highly biomimetic and adjustable outputs. By offering previously unheard-of control and fidelity in simulating natural neural activity for research and development, particularly as a tissue-free platform for electrode testing, the generator enables a vast array of firing patterns comparable to those of biological neurons, greatly improving the reliability of neural signal transmission. Hence, the proposed APG represents a substantial advance in neuroengineering and provides a versatile and effective solution for generating electrical signals in neurons.
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