Micromachined electrode arrays for improved performance and manufacturability of cochlear neuroprostheses

聋人人工耳蜗和盲人仿生眼是澳大利亚研究人员拥有相当专业知识的两种设备。这些非竞争性科学领域之间的合作研究可以带来好处。微电极是一个领域，其中克服了一个领域的独特要求，为另一个领域提供了新的机会。我们的目标是通过将长达十年的仿生眼电极制造技术应用于耳蜗的3D形状，提高澳大利亚在耳蜗植入方面的领导地位。此外，我们的目标是进一步提高人工耳蜗的有效性、安全性和可靠性，同时促进电极数量的增加。

The cochlear implant for the deaf, and bionic eye for the blind are two devices where Australian researchers possess considerable expertise. Benefit can be had from collaborative research between these non-competing scientific fields. Microelectrodes is an area wherein overcoming the unique requirements of one field offers new opportunities in the other. We aim to enhance Australia's leadership in cochlear implants by applying decade-long research on electrode fabrication techniques for the bionic eye into 3D shapes for the cochlea. Furthermore, we aim to further improve the effectiveness, safety and reliability of the cochlear implant while facilitating increased electrode numbers.