Researchers from USC Viterbi’s Alfred E. Mann Department , have developed a revolutionary solution: a flexible ultrasound-induced wireless implantable (UIWI) stimulator secured to the spine and designed for personalized, self-adaptive chronic pain management.
The new device is designed to bend and twist with movement and is powered by a wearable ultrasound transmitter without the need for a battery. It also harnesses machine learning algorithms to customize treatment for each patient.
The device works by:
1.Detecting pain: The system continuously monitors brain recordings, specifically electroencephalogram (EEG) signals, which reflect a patient’s pain levels.
2.Harnessing AI to assess pain levels: This AI model boasts a 94.8% overall accuracy in distinguishing between these pain states.
3.Adapting treatment as needed: Once a pain level is identified, the wearable ultrasound transmitter automatically adjusts the acoustic energy it transmits.