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Abstract #2715

Design of an FMRI-Compatible Analogue and Digital Joystick

Jonathan Howard1, Rexford Newbould1

1Imanova Ltd, London, United Kingdom

A wide variety of neuroscience experiments require the use of an fMRI-compatible joystick. Several commercial models are available, generally using fibre-optic position and switch detection. However, these devices can be cost-prohibitive, especially for smaller fMRI studies without large funding levels. Further, fibre-optic devices

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