NaviNIBS

NaviNIBS provides comprehensive open-source software for neuronavigated noninvasive brain stimulation, specifically focused on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments.

Key Features:

• Imaging Data Import: Supports import of imaging data for TMS experiment preparation.
• Target Planning: Enables flexible target specification for brain stimulation targeting.
• Head Registration: Implements refined head registration techniques for accurate subject positioning.
• Real-Time Tool Tracking: Supports multiple tracking hardware options with real-time coil tracking.
• Robotic Positioning Integration: Provides addons for integration with robotic positioning systems.
• Electrophysiology Integration: Supports integration with electrophysiology systems.
• Extensible Addon System: Allows extension through an addon system for additional functionality.

Scientific Applications:

• Neuronavigated TMS Targeting: Facilitates image-guided positioning for precise targeting of transcranial magnetic stimulation.
• Research Methodology Development: Supports methodological improvements and novel experimental paradigms in noninvasive brain stimulation research.
• Multi-System Integration: Enables integration of robotic positioning and electrophysiology with neuronavigation for complex experimental setups.

Methodology:

NaviNIBS implements software architecture for imaging data import, target planning, head registration, real-time tool tracking, and integration with robotic positioning and electrophysiology systems; tracking performance was characterized in the publication.