Axilum TMS-Robot

The Axilum TMS Robot is designed specifically for the accurate, safe and reproducible placement of a TMS coil during an experiment or treatment session. The TMS Robot is used in combination with Brainsight TMS Navigation to automatically target and reproduce user-defined trajectories (pitch, tilt, yaw) while compensating for any movement of the subject’s head.

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Axilum TMS-Robot

Axilum TMS-Robot

The Axilum Robot is the first robotic solution specifically designed for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It provides the TMS researcher and practitioner with many advantages:
• Accuracy and repeatability of coil placement and navigation
• Compensation for patients’ head movement during TMS session
• Access to any stimulation target or trajectory via hemispheric movement around the subject's head
• Improved patient safety achieved by adapted motor’s power and contact force sensors attached to the stimulating coils surface to ensure appropriate contact force between coil and patient
• TMS sessions can be planned in advance and executed autonomously
• Replication of recorded procedures with automated record keeping of stimulation sites and targets
• Ease of use, improved safety and comfort for the operator

The Axilum TMS Robot conforms to IEC 60601-1 standards. Axilum Robotics TMS-Robotis intended for use in medical or scientific investigation purposes only.

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INTEGRATED NEURONAVIGATION

The Axilum TMS Robot integrates seamlessly with BRainsight TMS Navigation to control robotic arm placement of coil over selected target.

DESIGNED FOR SAFETY AND COMFORT

The TMS Robot relieves operator strain by eliminating the need to hold heavy TMS coils for extended periods, and coil surface force detection ensures consistent and safe scalp contact for the subject.

TMS ACCURACY

The TMS robot is capable of tracking and following a subject's head movements during a TMS session to maintain target accuracy.

IMPROVED SOCIAL DISTANCING

The Axilum TMS Robot reduces the need for contact between researcher and participant, allowing for better compliance with social distancing requirements.

Robotic arm adjustment

7 degrees of freedom

Chair adjustment

2 degrees of freedom

Coil compatibility

DuoMAG 70BF-LiquidCool
Magstim Air Film Coil
MagPro Cool B65-RO Coil
MagPro Cool B65-AP-RO Coil
MagPro Cool B35-RO Coil

Dimensions

1523mm x 769mm x 1950 mm

Weight

400kg
  1. Active versus resting neuro-navigated robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation motor mapping. Kahl, C. K., Giuffre, A., Wrightson, J. G., Kirton, A., Condliffe, E. G., MacMaster, F. P., & Zewdie, E. (2022). Physiological Reports, 10(12), e15346.
  2. Robotic mapping of motor cortex in children with perinatal stroke and hemiparesis. Kuo, H.-C., Zewdie, E., Giuffre, A., Gan, L. S., Carlson, H. L., Wrightson, J., & Kirton, A. (2022). Human Brain Mapping, 43(12), 3745–3758.
  3. Reliability of robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation motor mapping. Giuffre, A., Kahl, C. K., Zewdie, E., Wrightson, J. G., Bourgeois, A., Condliffe, E. G., & Kirton, A. (2021). Journal of Neurophysiology, 125(1), 74–85.
  4. Fronto-parietal networks underlie the interaction between executive control and conscious perception: Evidence from TMS and DWI. Martín-Signes, M., Cano-Melle, C., & Chica, A. B. (2021). Cortex, 134, 1–15.
  5. Robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation motor maps and hand function in adolescents. Giuffre, A., Zewdie, E., Carlson, H. L., Wrightson, J. G., Kuo, H.-C., Cole, L., & Kirton, A. (2021). Physiological Reports, 9(7), e14801.
  6. Probing regional cortical excitability via input–output properties using transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalography coupling. Raffin, E., Harquel, S., Passera, B., Chauvin, A., Bougerol, T., & David, O. (2020). Human Brain Mapping, 41(10), 2741–2761.
  7. Causal Contributions of the SMA to Alertness and Consciousness Interactions. Martín-Signes, M., Pérez-Serrano, C., & Chica, A. B. (2019). Cerebral Cortex, 29(2), 648–656.
  8. Robotic TMS mapping of motor cortex in the developing brain. Grab, J. G., Zewdie, E., Carlson, H. L., Kuo, H.-C., Ciechanski, P., Hodge, J., Giuffre, A., & Kirton, A. (2018). Journal of Neuroscience Methods, 309, 41–54.
  9. Semantic incongruity attracts attention at a pre-conscious level: Evidence from a TMS study. Ortiz-Tudela, J., Martín-Arévalo, E., Chica, A. B., & Lupiáñez, J. (2018). Cortex, The Unconscious Guidance of Attention, 102, 96–106.
  10. Mapping dynamical properties of cortical microcircuits using robotized TMS and EEG: Towards functional cytoarchitectonics. Harquel, S., Bacle, T., Beynel, L., Marendaz, C., Chauvin, A., & David, O. (2016). NeuroImage, 135, 115–124.

Axilum TMS Robot Brochure

Axilum TMS Robot Demonstration Robotic Coil Positioning Experiment with the Axilum TMS Robot

Compatible Products

This product can be used in combination with some of our other systems. Find out more by selecting one from the list below.

Associated Techniques

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Added Value

In addition to supplying and supporting a wide range of neuroscience products, Brainbox offers additional value in a number of areas that can benefit our customers, including:

Training
Installation, Product Training, Technique Training, Bespoke Training

Lab Support
System Upgrades, Testing, Calibration, System Integration, Bespoke Solutions

Research Support
Study Design, Piloting, Technical Information, References

Collaboration
Grant Applications, Industrial Projects, Workshops

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