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Alpha-AMS

By Retina Implant AG

Identity

Manufacturer
Retina Implant AG
Model number
—
Codename
—
Aliases
Retina Implant Alpha-AMS
Generation
—
Country of origin
DE
Released
—
Announced
—
Discontinued
—
Status
discontinued

Classification

Invasiveness
invasive
Modalities
other
Primary modality
other
Direction
write
Categories
medical-implant, stimulation
Form factor
other
Use cases
vision restoration in retinitis pigmentosa
Target users
patient-paralysis, neurosurgeon

Electrodes

Total channels
—
Recording channels
—
Reference channels
—
Electrode type
other
Material
platinum-iridium
10-20 positions
—
Requires gel
No
Requires saline
No
Prep time
—
Reusable
No
Disposable
Yes

Stimulation

Capable
Yes

Connectivity

Protocols
proprietary-rf
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth profiles
—
Concurrent mode
—
Encryption (transit)
—
Pairing methods
—
Cloud sync
—
Offline recording
—

Power

Sources
other
Battery life (active)
—
Charging port
—
Charging time
—
Battery replaceable
—
Notes
Powered transcutaneously via inductive link to behind-ear receiver.

Physical

Weight
—
Dimensions
—
Materials
—
Sizes
—
Head circumference
—
Operating temp
—

Software & data

Mobile app
No
Cloud platform
—
Offline mode
Yes
Subscription required
No
Raw data access
No
Export formats
—
LSL support
No
Data ownership
manufacturer
Apps
—

SDK & developer access

Has SDK
No
Open source
No
Languages
—
Web Bluetooth
No
Raw sample access
No
BCI paradigms
—
3rd-party integrations
—
Docs
—

Regulatory & clinical

FDA status
none
CE mark
Yes
Certifications
—
Prescription required
Yes
Pediatric approved
—

Pricing & availability

MSRP
—
Current price
—
Subscription
—
Warranty
—
Return policy (days)
—
Where to buy
—

Editor’s take

In favor

  • High pixel count vs Argus II
  • Ambient-light-driven (no external camera in shipping config)

Against

  • Discontinued — implant orphans
  • Long surgical procedure

Sources & provenance

Last reviewed