PDMS microchannel scaffolds for neural interfaces with the peripheral nervous system

Neural interfaces with the peripheral nervous system have been developed to provide a direct communication pathway between peripheral nerves and prosthetic limbs. This study reports a regenerated peripheral nervous system which can control the reinnervated muscles and interpret neurological signals. The acquired bioelectrical signals can be used for the interpretation of mind which will be used to monitor prosthetic limbs. Transected nerves were regenerated through PDMS scaffolds and transferred signals through embedded microwires and acquisition systems.