The LUCID prototype, which combines a miniature ultrasound device with a fluid-delivery tube, an osmotic pump, and custom electronics. A coin provides a sense of scale. The system is designed to deliver substances directly into brain tissue and uses ultrasound to help them spread. (MIT via SWNS)
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An illustration shows how LUCID combines a 3D-printed fluid-delivery channel with a layered miniature ultrasound array. This integrated structure brings ultrasound generation and local infusion together in a single device. Components are separated for illustration. (MIT via SWNS)
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