Modelling and design of ultra-low power implants for closed-loop stimulation (B03)

• Subject Area: Electronic Semiconductors, Components and Circuits, Integrated Systems, Sensor Technology, Theoretical Electrical Engineering ; Computer Architecture, Embedded and Massively Parallel Systems
• Term: since 2017
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 299150580

This project is researching microelectronic systems to realise implants for adaptive electrical stimulation. To this end, a versatile hardware/software research platform for in vivo research is established. The focus is on previously unmet requirements, such as improved reproducibility, sufficient battery life, improved animal welfare, and the measurement and processing of biomarkers for stimulation control. To enable efficient research and development of such complex systems, work is being carried out on virtual prototyping of implant systems.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1270: ELectrically Active ImplaNts - ELAINE
• Applicant Institution: Universität Rostock
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Christian Haubelt, since 7/2021; Professor Dr.-Ing. Dennis Hohlfeld, until 6/2021; Dr.-Ing. Christoph Niemann, since 1/2026; Professor Dr.-Ing. Dirk Timmermann, until 12/2025