EXC 1086: BrainLinks-BrainTools

在这个杰出的集群中，来自生物、微系统工程、计算机科学和医学学院的弗莱堡科学家面临着将技术系统连接到神经系统的挑战，神经系统的结构既复杂又微妙。如今，许多患者的生活质量可以通过与神经系统直接互动的技术设备来改善。英才集团以独特的方式结合了实现这一目标所需的知识和技能。神经系统的基础研究，新材料和技术设备的开发，以及定制机器人的实施，都在这个独特的研究项目中结合在一起。特别是，科学家们正在追求两个可以应用于许多医疗条件的技术愿景：(1)LINC(具有神经控制的肢体)：在直觉神经元控制下的系统将使用户能够操纵外部设备。这些可能是瘫痪患者的假肢，通讯辅助设备或在康复期间帮助中风患者的系统。(2)Seam(“智能能源--自主微节点”)：这些是独立作用的植入物，与大脑交互。它们将检测并抵消大脑活动中的扰动，因为它们发生在帕金森氏症、癫痫和其他神经疾病等情况下。卓越集群将以一种新颖的方式将生物学、微系统工程、计算机科学和医学领域结合在一起。从长远来看，科学家们的目标是在德国建立最大的神经技术研究和培训中心，使其成为欧洲最大的中心之一。

In this Cluster of Excellence scientists in Freiburg from the faculties of biology, microsystems engineering, computer science and medicine face the challenge of connecting technical systems to the nervous system, a structure that is as complex as it is delicate. The quality of life for many patients today could be improved through technical devices that directly interact with the nervous system. The Cluster of Excellence combines the necessary knowledge and skills for achieving this goal in a unique way. Basic research of the nervous system, the development of new materials and technical devices, and the implementation of customised robotics all come together in this unique research project. In particular, the scientists are pursuing two technical visions that could be applied to a number of medical conditions: (1) LiNC ("Limbs with Neural Control"): Systems that are under intuitive neuronal control will enable their users to steer external devices. These could be prostheses for paralysed patients, communication aids or systems that assist stroke patients during rehabilitation. (2) SEAM ("Smart Energy-Autonomous Micronodes"): These are independently acting implants that interface with the brain. They will detect and counteract perturbations in the brains activity, as they occur in conditions like Parkinsons disease, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders. The Cluster of Excellence will unite the fields of biology, microsystems engineering, computer science and medicine in a novel way. In the long term, the scientists pursue the goal of establishing the largest neurotechnological centre for research and training in Germany, making it one of the largest in Europe.