Science Nation: Engineering Improvements to Deep Brain Stimulation

Hands of an elder person. Caption: (narrator) It worked to steady his shaky hands.

The University of Washington is advancing research into deep brain stimulation, which is used to treat people with essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions. At the Center for Neurotechnology, a team is designing and testing upgrades for devices to make them smarter and less intrusive. Along with enhanced brain sensors, new control algorithms, and machine-learning techniques to improve device performance, the team is ensuring the design meets the day-to-day usability needs of patients. Part of the "Science Nation" series.

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  • Science Nation: Engineering Improvements to Deep Brain Stimulation

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    Video
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    Streaming
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    Languages:
    English
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    Author:
    National Science Foundation
    Length:
    4 minutes