A breakthrough from a Chinese research team at the Institute of Automation under the Chinese Academy of Sciences is turning heads in the world of mental health. They have developed the world’s first battery-powered, wearable repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) device – a game changer that reduces the weight from over 50 kilograms to just 3kg while only using 10% of the traditional power consumption!
Traditional rTMS devices require bulky, fixed clinical setups, which limits accessibility for patients. Now, with technology that’s lighter than a laptop, advanced brain stimulation is available on the move, making treatments for depression, stroke rehabilitation, and addiction far more convenient.
Early trials have shown that the device can dynamically modulate neural activity during everyday actions like walking, revealing exciting links between movement and enhanced brain activity. This breakthrough paves the way for at-home and community-based therapy, radically transforming mental health care.
Moreover, the innovative design hints at a future where wearable devices could integrate with non-invasive brain signal detection to create smart, closed-loop brain-computer interfaces – shifting cutting-edge treatment from the lab into real life. 🚀
This advancement promises a new era of accessible, dynamic mental health therapies, inspiring hope for those seeking efficient and flexible treatment options. Stay tuned for more updates on this revolutionary journey!
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Chinese team creates 3kg wearable brain stimulator for mental health
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