diff --git a/src/pages/index.astro b/src/pages/index.astro index d37f2dc..bf22baa 100644 --- a/src/pages/index.astro +++ b/src/pages/index.astro @@ -70,8 +70,7 @@ const automationImporter = new GraphicsImporter(

Pinpoint aims to advance large-scale neuroscience research with intuitive browser-based - planning and - automation tools for efficient and reproducible neurosurgery. + planning and automation tools.

@@ -87,9 +86,7 @@ const automationImporter = new GraphicsImporter( require extensive expertise to operate.

Modern neuroscientists need tools that enable the study of the whole brain to better understand - human behavior and cure neurodegenerative diseases that affect the whole brain like - Parkinson's - and Alzheimer's.

+ human behavior and cure neurodegenerative diseases that affect the whole brain.

@@ -117,7 +114,7 @@ const automationImporter = new GraphicsImporter(

Simulate your equipment

Pinpoint includes electrophysiology probes, viral injectors, 2-photon lasers, and pipettes.

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Custom equipment can be added as well.

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Custom equipment and craniotomies can be modeled side-by-side, saving time during procedures.

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See the brain in detail

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Get exact surface coordinates, accessed brain regions, and planar slices.

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Extract brain surface coordinates for surgical targeting, export brain region information, and explore planar slices in each brain atlas.

@@ -189,7 +186,7 @@ const automationImporter = new GraphicsImporter(

Let the robots do the heavy lifting

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Pinpoint can control neurosurgery robotic manipulators to automatically run your plans.

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Pinpoint controls robotic manipulators to automatically perform your surgery.

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Automation is measurably faster than traditional methods. The red dot is the median duration of - automated 2-probe electrophysiology insertion which is significantly lower than the median - duration for manual insertions.

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Automation is measurably faster than traditional methods. The median duration of automated insertions (red dot) is significantly faster than the median + duration for manual insertions (black dot).

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The future of neuroscience is automation

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We are working with the Allen Institute to develop computer vision assisted systems to - enable completely unattended surgery automation.

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The future is fully automated

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In collaboration with the Allen Institute we will develop computer vision assisted systems to + enable unattended surgery.

The reduction in human error and increase in efficiency will enable neuroscientists to scale up their work to new heights, unlocking studies and surgeries previously deemed impossible.

@@ -291,18 +286,15 @@ const automationImporter = new GraphicsImporter(
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Neuroscience for everyone

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Pinpoint is free software for everyone to use. Run it from a web browser, a desktop computer, or a handheld gaming console.

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We teach and share the platform at various - workshops and conferences.

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Neuroscience is for everyone

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Pinpoint is free software available for everyone to use.

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Run Pinpoint from a web browser, a desktop computer, or a handheld gaming console!

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Learn about Pinpoint and discover the platform at three workshops and conferences every year:

@@ -351,13 +343,13 @@ const automationImporter = new GraphicsImporter(

Fostering the next generation

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Pinpoint was developed with the help of a diverse group of undergraduate researchers.

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Developing Pinpoint has been an opportunity for a diverse group of undergraduates to discover a passion for research, neuroscience, and 3D development.

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  • Kenneth Yang
  • -
  • Jasmine Schoch
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  • Kenneth Yang (WRF Fellow, Mary Gates Scholar)
  • +
  • Jasmine Schoch (SURFiN Fellow)
  • Qiqi Liang
  • Selina Li
  • -
  • Kai Nylund
  • +
  • Kai Nylund (Mary Gates Scholar)
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Built by everyone

Pinpoint is open-source software meaning anyone can review our code, report problems, and submit changes.

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The open nature of our code also ensures it will still be maintainable even after we stop - developing it.

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The open nature of our code also ensures it will still be maintainable long after we achieve our main goals.

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Learn more about our projects

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See what else we've made and get in contact with us!

+

See what else we've made and get in contact with us!