RK-50 Preclinical tFUS System | Soterix Medical

A Turnkey Solution for Preclinical Neuromodulation. The RK-50 is a versatile, research-grade focused ultrasound system capable of delivering precise ultrasound exposures in the rodent brain. Designed as a complete out-of-the-box solution, it provides researchers with a flexible platform for investigating neuromodulation and other focused ultrasound applications. Precise Targeting and Automated Navigation. Targeting is seamlessly achieved using a rodent digital brain atlas and integrated stereotaxic methods, or through MRI using a custom attachment. The system features an automated 3-axis positioning system that ensures fast, precise multi-point targeting. Real-Time Acoustic Feedback & Custom Hardware. Acoustic Feedback: The RK-50 uses a built-in hydrophone to provide real-time acoustic feedback, ensuring rigorous and repeatable application., Calibrated Transducers: Custom-built transducers include integrated cavitation detectors for real-time feedback control of acoustic exposures., RF Electronics: State-of-the-art custom RF electronics feature an arbitrary waveform generator, amplifiers, and directional power meters to guarantee synchronized and precise wave generation. Intuitive Treatment Planning Software. The highly intuitive PC software does not require prior ultrasound expertise. It grants researchers full control over all ultrasound parameters, enabling a wide range of experimentation while clearly visualizing stereotactic or MRI-based targeting. The RK Family: Scalable Research Platforms. Soterix Medical offers two state-of-the-art systems: the premium, all-in-one RK-50 for automated multi-site tFUS, and the highly portable RK-20 , a versatile platform that offers a scalable upgrade path to the RK-50 to ensure the efficient use of laboratory funding.