MaxOne
Single-well ยท in-depthAnalyze one chip down to single-cell detail. Ideal for axon tracking, stimulation experiments, organoids and tissue slices.
Wells 1Recording 1,020 chNoise 2.2 ยตVrms
Precision Intravascular Microrobot System
Pathfinder_Navi
A next-generation magnetic microrobot system for precise interventional procedures, comprising a magnetic guidewire-microrobot and a precision magnetic field control system.
Components
Remote control unit ยท Electromagnetic coils ยท Current control unit
Control
3D magnetic field control
Operation
Remote control of magnetic medical devices ยท medical microrobots
Compatibility
X-ray imaging ยท patient bed
Compatible Tools
Catheters ยท stents ยท balloons
Validation
Vascular phantoms ยท swine coronary preclinical test
Product Overview
Precision Magnetic Microrobot System for Vascular Intervention
01
System Configuration & Compatibility
Comprised of a magnetic guidewire-microrobot and a precision magnetic field control system, the platform maintains compatibility with existing vascular intervention equipment to ensure clinical convenience.
02
Precision Steering & Treatment
Using magnetic fields, the system precisely steers the intravascular magnetic guidewire-microrobot through complex vessel paths to reach the target site quickly and safely, performing treatment in conjunction with compatible tools such as catheters, stents, and balloons.
03
Improved Procedure Efficiency & Safety
Reduces procedure time and improves success rates compared to conventional methods. Remote operation minimizes radiation exposure for medical staff, while also reducing fatigue from lead apron use and the risk of infectious disease transmission.
System Components
Pathfinder_Navi System Components in Detail
The system consists of remote control, electromagnetic coils, compatibility with conventional equipment, and a magnetically steerable guidewire-microrobot.
01
Surgical Robot Remote Control
Remote operation means less radiation exposure for the medical crew.
02
Electromagnetic Coil
Generates a 3D magnetic field to control the direction of the magnetic guidewire-microrobot.
03
IM_Pathfinder_Navi Compatible with Existing Equipment
Compatible with X-ray imaging systems and the patient bed for clinical convenience.
04
Magnetically Steerable Guidewire-Microrobot
Steered precisely by the magnetic field through complex vessels to reach the target site.
How It Works
How It Works
The medical crew operates the system remotely to minimize radiation exposure, while the magnetic field steers the guidewire-microrobot inside the vessel.
System Demo Video
System Architecture โ Control Room โ Operation Room
Preclinical Validation
Vascular Phantom & Preclinical Tests
Magnetic guidewire-microrobot tests in vascular phantoms and a preclinical coronary intervention in swine, using the magnetic field control system.
01
Microrobot Magnetic Steering
02
2D Vascular Phantom Navigation
03
3D Vascular Phantom Navigation
04
Large Animal (Swine) Coronary Intervention
Applications
Applications
Future development of biomedical microrobot systems will cover a wider range of treatments for various diseases.
Vascular Diseases
Miscellaneous
3D Magnetic Field Control System for Lab-Scale Research
IM_3D MAG_LAB
Magnetic field system for precise control of magnetic objects in lab-scale in vitro and preclinical research
A 3D magnetic field precision control system for lab-scale research. By manipulating the position and orientation of magnetic objects, it can be used for in vitro experiments, preclinical studies and other magnetic research.
Max. Magnetic Field
22 mT
Max. Field Gradient
250 mT/m
Field Uniformity in Workspace
ยฑ 10%
Max. Rotating Field Frequency
4 Hz
Magnetic Workspace
2.5 ร 2.5 ร 2.5 cm
Electromagnet Coil Size
32W ร 32L ร 46H (cm)
Key Features
Key Features
Supports constant, rotating and gradient fields, programmed sequential control, real-time current and temperature monitoring, and 5-DOF magnetic field control.
Constant Magnetic Field
Rotating Magnetic Field
Magnetic Field Gradient
Programmed Sequential Control
Real-time Current & Temperature Monitoring
Monitors coil current and temperature in real time
5-DOF Magnetic Field Control
3-axis translation and 2-axis rotation
System Components
System Components
Consists of the electromagnet coil, the current control module (ECB) and the user interface software.
01
Electromagnet Coil
Magnetic Field Generation
02
Current Control Module (ECB)
Current Control & Monitoring
03
User Interface Software
Magnetic Field Control & Visualization
Optional Components
- Top / side view camera
- Anti-vibration table
- 3D magnetic field scanning / sensing system
- Real-time cell observation system
- Custom control unit (e.g. 3D mouse)
Applications
Active Control of Magnetic Object Orientation and Position
Controls the orientation and position of magnetic objects, microrobots, magnetic particles and magnetic cells with magnetic fields.
Research Publications
Research Publications (from our collaborators, incl. DGIST)
3D Vascular Simulator
VasculiX_Pro
A full-body 3D vascular simulator that precisely replicates the major vessels from head to lower limbs based on real anatomical diameters. Internal lubrication coating provides a realistic procedural feel, making it ideal for multi-site vascular intervention training, medical device validation and education.
Vessel Material
Transparent Silicone
Durometer Shore A
40 โ 50 (~43)
Young's Modulus, Tensile
~1.8 MPa
Friction Coefficient
0.07 โ 0.15
Vessel Models
Custom / Standard
Compatibility
MRI / X-ray safe
Product Features
Why Choose VasculiX_Pro
Using precision-matched transparent silicone with internal lubrication coating, VasculiX enables realistic vascular intervention training and medical device validation in an X-ray compatible environment.
X-ray Imaging Compatibility ยท Thrombectomy ยท Coil Embolization ยท Pulsatile Pump
01
Internal Lubrication Coating
A specialized internal coating technology replicates the friction coefficient (0.07โ0.15) of real vessel walls. Catheter and guidewire manipulation feels identical to actual procedures, maximizing training fidelity. Friction characteristics can be customized per user request.
- Guidewires and catheters reach target vessels without buckling, even over long access routes
- Realistic push-pull resistance for hands-on manipulation training
- Friction characteristics can be tuned to your application
02
X-ray Imaging Equipment Compatibility
Silicone is radiolucent and barely blocks X-rays, allowing real-time visualization of intravascular device movement under fluoroscopy (C-arm, DSA). Supports contrast injection experiments and stent/coil placement verification under authentic interventional conditions.
- Compatible with C-arm and DSA fluoroscopy equipment
- Real-time contrast injection, stent and coil placement visualization
- Compatible with various vascular intervention systems
03
Multi-Disease Simulation & Procedure Demonstration
Custom vascular models replicate conditions such as cerebral aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and thrombus, enabling live demonstration of coil embolization, thrombectomy, and other interventional procedures. Connection to a pulsatile pump reproduces realistic cardiac-cycle blood flow.
- Coil Embolization demonstration
- Thrombectomy demonstration
- Pulsatile pump connection replicates real blood-flow environment
- Custom models for aneurysm, atherosclerosis, and more
04
Customization & Medical Device Validation
Patient-specific CT/MRI data can be used to fabricate custom vascular models that precisely replicate individual anatomy. Standard models optimized for medical device R&D and bench-test validation are also available, with freely configurable vessel diameter, curvature, and branching geometry.
- Patient-specific vascular models based on CT/MRI
- Standard models for medical device bench testing
- Custom vessel diameter, curvature, and branching design
Effect of Internal Lubrication Coating
Comparison of procedural conditions with and without coating
- The internal lubrication coating prevents buckling โ a phenomenon where procedural tools bend and fail to advance inside the vessel during vascular intervention simulation.
- The internal lubrication coating provides a tactile feel equivalent to performing vascular intervention procedures with actual intravascular tools in real vessels.
3D Vascular Simulator
VasculiX_Neuro
A 3D cerebrovascular simulator precisely replicating real anatomical diameters โ from Common Carotids to the Circle of Willis and cerebral aneurysms (AยทBยทC). Vessel wall thickness is fully adjustable, and internal lubrication coating provides a tactile feel identical to real procedures. Optimized for neuro-interventional training and medical device demonstration and research.
Vessel Material
Transparent Silicone
Durometer Shore A
40 โ 50 (~43)
Young's Modulus, Tensile
~1.8 MPa
Friction Coefficient
0.07 โ 0.15
Vessel Models
Custom / Standard
Compatibility
MRI / X-ray safe
Common Carotids 10mm ยท ICA 6.5~7.11mm ยท MCA 4.2mm ยท ACA 3.8mm
Aneurysm A (Circle of Willis bifurcation) ยท Aneurysm B (ICA segment) ยท Aneurysm C (MCA distal)
Vessel Structure Detail
Precision Anatomical Replication Based on Real Cerebrovascular Anatomy
VasculiX_Neuro precisely replicates major cerebrovascular structures from the Common Carotids to the full Circle of Willis, based on real anatomical diameter data. Pathological features including cerebral aneurysms (Aneurysm AยทBยทC) are also reproduced, providing an interventional environment identical to clinical conditions.
10
Common Carotids
Diameter 10mm โ Entry point of the cerebrovascular model. Bifurcates into left and right internal carotid arteries
6.5~
7.1
7.1
Internal Carotid Artery (ICA)
Diameter 6.5~7.11mm โ Major artery entering the cranium. Includes Aneurysm B lesion segment
6.4
Basilar Artery
Diameter 6.4mm โ Posterior component of the Circle of Willis. Includes Aneurysm A (5mm) at the bifurcation
4.2
Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)
Diameter 4.2mm โ Supplies blood to the lateral cerebral cortex. Includes MCA segments (3.7~7.4mm) and Aneurysm C
3.8
Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA)
Diameter 3.8mm โ Terminal segment artery supplying the medial cerebral surface and frontal lobe
Product Features
Why Choose VasculiX_Neuro
Using precision-replicated cerebrovascular structures in transparent silicone with internal lubrication coating and acrylic packaging, VasculiX_Neuro provides an optimized environment for neuro-interventional procedure training and medical device validation.
X-ray Imaging Compatibility ยท Thrombectomy ยท Coil Embolization ยท Pulsatile Pump
01
Internal Lubrication Coating
A specialized internal coating technology replicates the friction coefficient (0.07โ0.15) of real vessel walls. Catheter and guidewire manipulation feels identical to actual procedures, maximizing training fidelity. Friction characteristics can be customized per user request.
- Devices pass the tortuous internal carotid segment and reach the aneurysm without buckling
- Realistic resistance when handling microcatheters and coils
- Friction characteristics can be tuned to your application
02
X-ray Imaging Equipment Compatibility
Silicone is radiolucent and barely blocks X-rays, allowing real-time visualization of intravascular device movement under fluoroscopy (C-arm, DSA). Supports contrast injection experiments and stent/coil placement verification under authentic interventional conditions.
- Compatible with C-arm and DSA fluoroscopy equipment
- Real-time contrast injection, stent and coil placement visualization
- Compatible with various vascular intervention systems
03
Multi-Disease Simulation & Procedure Demonstration
Custom vascular models replicate conditions such as cerebral aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and thrombus, enabling live demonstration of coil embolization, thrombectomy, and other interventional procedures. Connection to a pulsatile pump reproduces realistic cardiac-cycle blood flow.
- Coil Embolization demonstration
- Thrombectomy demonstration
- Pulsatile pump connection replicates real blood-flow environment
- Custom models for aneurysm, atherosclerosis, and more
04
Customization & Medical Device Validation
Patient-specific CT/MRI data can be used to fabricate custom vascular models that precisely replicate individual anatomy. Standard models optimized for medical device R&D and bench-test validation are also available, with freely configurable vessel diameter, curvature, and branching geometry.
- Patient-specific vascular models based on CT/MRI
- Standard models for medical device bench testing
- Custom vessel diameter, curvature, and branching design
Effect of Internal Lubrication Coating
Comparison of procedural conditions with and without coating
- During neurointerventional simulation, the coating prevents buckling โ where devices bend and stall while passing the tortuous internal carotid artery and the branches of the Circle of Willis.
- It delivers a tactile feel similar to handling microcatheters, coils and other devices in real cerebral vessels, improving the reliability of training and device evaluation.
Acrylic Packaging
Two options depending on the internal case configuration
Air ํ์ ๊ธฐ๋ณธ
Case interior is filled with air; the vessel simulator stands alone. Lightweight and optimized for structural visualization. This is the standard specification.
์กฐ์ง์ง์งํ ์ต์
Case interior is filled with silicone to support the vessel simulator on all sides. Mimics surrounding tissue mechanical properties for a more realistic procedural environment.
- The vascular simulator is enclosed in a transparent acrylic case, enabling direct external observation of the internal vessel structure.
- Two fill options are available depending on the intended use.
3D Cardiovascular Simulator
VasculiX_Cardio
A 3D cardiovascular simulator that precisely replicates real anatomical diameters โ from the aortic root, where the coronary arteries originate, through the aortic arch, carotid and subclavian arteries, to the descending aorta. Vessel wall thickness is adjustable, and internal lubrication coating provides a realistic procedural feel. Optimized for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) training and medical device demonstration and research.
Vessel Material
Transparent Silicone
Durometer Shore A
40 โ 50 (~43)
Young's Modulus, Tensile
~1.8 MPa
Friction Coefficient
0.07 โ 0.15
Vessel Models
Custom / Standard
Compatibility
MRI / X-ray safe
Arch of Aorta 28mm ยท Left Coronary Artery (LCA) 4.5mm ยท Right Coronary Artery (RCA) 4.1mm ยท Descending Aorta 23mm
Vessel Structure Detail
Precision Anatomical Replication Based on Real Vascular Anatomy
VasculiX_Cardio precisely replicates major cardiovascular structures โ including the aorta and coronary arteries โ based on real anatomical diameter data. The geometry and diameter of each vascular branch are designed according to clinical literature standards.
9.5
Common Carotids
Diameter 9.5mm โ Major cervical artery supplying blood to the brain
9.5
Left / Right Subclavian Artery
Diameter 9.5mm โ Artery supplying blood to the arms and shoulders
28
Arch of Aorta
Diameter 28mm โ Arch segment of the largest artery exiting the heart
4.5
Left Coronary Artery (LCA)
Diameter 4.5mm โ Coronary artery supplying the left side of the heart. Branches into the Left Circumflex (LCx, 2.5mm) and Left Anterior Descending (LAD, 2.4mm) arteries
4.1
Right Coronary Artery (RCA)
Diameter 4.1mm โ Coronary artery supplying the right side of the heart. Branches into Right Marginal Branch (1.6mm)
23
Descending Aorta
Diameter 23mm โ Descending segment of the aorta running inferiorly from the aortic arch toward the abdomen
Product Features
Why Choose VasculiX_Cardio
Using precision-replicated coronary and aortic structures in transparent silicone with internal lubrication coating and acrylic packaging, VasculiX_Cardio provides an optimized environment for cardiovascular intervention training and medical device validation.
01
Internal Lubrication Coating
A specialized internal coating technology replicates the friction coefficient (0.07โ0.15) of real vessel walls. Catheter and guidewire manipulation feels identical to actual cardiovascular procedures, maximizing training fidelity. Friction characteristics can be customized per user request.
- Guidewires and catheters reach the coronary ostia without buckling
- Realistic push-pull resistance for hands-on manipulation training
- Friction characteristics can be tuned to your application
02
X-ray Imaging Equipment Compatibility
Silicone is radiolucent and barely blocks X-rays, allowing real-time visualization of intravascular device movement under fluoroscopy (C-arm, DSA). Supports contrast injection and stent/balloon placement verification under authentic cardiovascular intervention conditions.
- Compatible with C-arm and DSA fluoroscopy equipment
- Real-time contrast injection, stent and balloon placement visualization
- Compatible with various cardiovascular intervention systems
03
Cardiovascular Disease Simulation & Procedure Demonstration
Custom vascular models replicate cardiovascular conditions such as coronary stenosis, atherosclerosis, and aortic stenosis, enabling live demonstration of coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty, and other cardiovascular interventional procedures. Connection to a pulsatile pump reproduces realistic cardiac-cycle blood flow.
- Coronary Stenting demonstration
- Balloon Angioplasty demonstration
- Pulsatile pump connection replicates real cardiac blood-flow environment
- Custom models for coronary stenosis, aortic stenosis, and more
04
Customization & Medical Device Validation
Patient-specific CT/MRI data can be used to fabricate custom models that precisely replicate coronary and aortic anatomy. Standard models optimized for cardiovascular medical device R&D and bench-test validation are also available, with freely configurable vessel diameter, curvature, and branching geometry.
- Patient-specific cardiovascular models based on CT/MRI
- Standard models for cardiovascular medical device bench testing
- Custom vessel diameter, curvature, and branching design
Effect of Internal Lubrication Coating
Comparison of procedural conditions with and without coating
- During PCI simulation, the coating prevents buckling โ where guidewires and catheters bend and stall while passing through the aortic arch into the coronary arteries.
- It delivers a tactile feel similar to manipulating devices in real coronary arteries, improving the reliability of procedure training and device evaluation.
Acrylic Packaging
Two options depending on the internal case configuration
Air ํ์ ๊ธฐ๋ณธ
Case interior is filled with air; the vessel simulator stands alone. Lightweight and optimized for structural visualization. This is the standard specification.
์กฐ์ง์ง์งํ ์ต์
Case interior is filled with silicone to support the vessel simulator on all sides. Mimics surrounding tissue mechanical properties for a more realistic procedural environment.
- The vascular simulator is enclosed in a transparent acrylic case, enabling direct external observation of the internal vessel structure.
- Two fill options are available depending on the intended use.
HD-MEA Electrophysiology
MaxOne ยท MaxTwo High-Density Microelectrode Array (HD-MEA) Systems
MaxWell Biosystems HD-MEA systems that record extracellular electrical activity of cells on a CMOS chip with 26,400 electrodes. MaxOne is a single-well system; MaxTwo is a multi-well system with 6- or 24-well plates.
MaxTwo
Multi-well ยท high-throughputRecord many conditions at once on 6-well and 24-well plates. Ideal for dose comparisons, toxicity assessment and large cell-line screens.
Wells 6 / 24Electrodes / well 26,400Records inside the incubator
26,400electrodes / chip (well)
17.5 ยตmelectrode pitch
20 kHzsampling
3.85 ร 2.10 mmยฒsensing area
MaxOne ยท MaxTwo brochure โ specifications, case studies and chip types in one PDF.
Download Brochure (PDF)
Applications
What can you study?
Key applications, what each one measures, and which system fits.
Measured dataNeuronal Cultures
Neuronal Networks
Measure firing and synchrony in cultured neuronal populations to see how the network communicates.
MeasuresFiring rate ยท bursts ยท synchrony
Activity ScanNetwork Assay
MaxOneMaxTwo
Measured dataBrain Organoids
Brain Organoids
Record the same organoid repeatedly over weeks to track maturation and disease-model differences non-invasively.
MeasuresActive-area distribution ยท network maturation
Activity ScanNetwork Assay
MaxOneMaxTwo
Axon Tracking recording
Single-Neuron & Axon
Single Neurons & Axons
Map how a neuron's action potential travels along its axon at ยตm resolution to measure conduction velocity and branching.
MeasuresAxon path ยท conduction velocity
Axon TrackingStimulation
MaxOneMaxTwo
Recorded on MaxOne
Cardiomyocytes
Cardiomyocytes
Measure beating and signal propagation in iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and check rhythm changes under drugs.
MeasuresBeat period ยท conduction velocity ยท arrhythmia patterns
Activity ScanNetwork Assay
MaxOneMaxTwo
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Drug Screening & Toxicity
Dose multiple wells at different concentrations and record them together to compare neuro- and cardiotoxicity in one run.
MeasuresDose response ยท well-to-well comparison
Network AssayActivity Scan
MaxTwo
Measured dataBrain Slices & Retina
Brain Slices & Retina
Place acute brain slices or retina on the chip to map, in space, how tissue circuits respond to stimulation.
MeasuresStimulus response ยท spike amplitude map
โถ MaxWell webinar: Assessing retinal function (36 min)
StimulationActivity Scan
MaxOne
Also used forFunctional phenotypingBiocomputingMicrophysiological systems (MPS)Method development
Assays
Assays
The applications above combine these four assays. All four run on both MaxOne and MaxTwo in MaxLab Live software.
Activity Scan
Scans all 26,400 electrodes to find where signals occur.
Network Assay
Records selected electrodes together to analyze bursts and synchrony.
Axon Tracking
Maps how one neuron's signal travels along its axon.
Stimulation
Stimulate cells at chosen electrodes and record the response โ up to 32 electrodes at once.
Which System
Which system fits?
| MaxOne | MaxTwo | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | One sample in depth ยท down to individual cells | Many samples at once ยท comparing conditions |
| Format | 1 well (one chip) | 6-well / 24-well plate |
| Electrodes | 26,400 per chip (well) ยท 17.5 ยตm pitch ยท 20 kHz (both systems) | |
| Typical uses | Neuronal networks ยท organoids ยท axons ยท brain slices & retina | Drug screening ยท toxicity ยท cardiomyocytes ยท axon comparison across wells |
Show MaxOne+ chip specifications (PSM / PLM)
PSM
Planar Standard MEA
- Ring diameter (Inner / Outer)
- Inner 19 mm / Outer 24 mm
- Ring height
- 8 mm
- Typical applications
- Cultured samples Organ-on-a-Chip
PLM
Planar Large MEA
- Ring diameter (Inner / Outer)
- Inner 32 mm / Outer 35 mm
- Ring height
- 8 mm
- Typical applications
- Acute samples Organ-on-a-Chip
| Feature | PSM | PLM |
|---|---|---|
| Active sensing area | 3.85 ร 2.10 mmยฒ | |
| Total number of electrodes | 26,400 | |
| Electrode density | 3,265 electrodes/mmยฒ | |
| Electrode center-to-center distance | 17.5 ยตm | |
| Electrode size | 11.5 ร 11.5 ยตmยฒ | |
| Electrode material | PEDOT / Platinum | |
| Surface topography | <0.6 ยตm | <0.3 ยตm |
| Sampling rate | 20 kHz/channel | |
| Number of recording channels | 1,020 | |
| Typical noise per chip | 2.2 ยตVrms | |
| Electrical stimulation | โ Yes | |
| Electronic ID | โ Yes | |
| Sterilization Treatment | โ Yes | |
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