R and D project : INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 19279.2 PFNM-NM

Short description (German)

INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Short description (English)

R and D project : INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL GUIDANCE MECHANISM IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

Abstract (German)

We propose to develop a a prototype of a flexible microendoscope based on a waveguide bundle fabricated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer and peripheral imaging electronics, which is to be integrated with a regular cochlear implant electrode array. The endoscope provides a visual feedback to the surgeon who performs the implant surgery such that collateral damages to the sensorineural cells are minimized and residual hearing capability is optimally preserved.

Abstract (English)

We propose to develop a a prototype of a flexible microendoscope based on a waveguide bundle fabricated in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomer and peripheral imaging electronics, which is to be integrated with a regular cochlear implant electrode array. The endoscope provides a visual feedback to the surgeon who performs the implant surgery such that collateral damages to the sensorineural cells are minimized and residual hearing capability is optimally preserved.