QuietScan™: Non-Invasive Brain Mapping for Children with Autism
A wearable, AI-powered focused ultrasound system designed to map brain activity in young, minimally verbal children — without sedation.
Nickan Scientific is developing QuietScan™, a lightweight wearable helmet that uses low-frequency focused ultrasound and artificial intelligence to non-invasively map brain synaptic activity in children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Our goal is to give clinicians faster, more accessible insights into brain function in children who cannot participate in traditional brain imaging methods such as EEG, fMRI, or MEG.
What is QuietScan?
QuietScan is a non-invasive, low-power focused ultrasound device that captures real-time brain activity through the intact skull. The system is specifically designed for young children (ages 2–8) who are minimally verbal or have difficulty tolerating conventional imaging procedures.
Key features include:
- No sedation required
- Scan completed in under 5 minutes
- Designed for use while the child sits on a parent’s lap
- AI-powered signal processing and 3D reconstruction
- Future integration with genetic data for personalized insights
Current Status
QuietScan is currently in the early development phase. The company has made the following progress:
- 5 U.S. Provisional Patents filed in 2025 covering core technologies in adaptive AI beamforming, focused ultrasound, and genetic calibration.
- New Jersey CSIT Catalyst R&D Voucher awarded to support AI model development in collaboration with Montclair State University.
- NSF SBIR Project Pitch submitted (currently under review).
- Clear regulatory pathway identified as a Class II medical device under FDA 510(k).
Our Mission
At Nickan Scientific, we believe that children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders deserve earlier and more accurate tools to understand how their brains work. We are building QuietScan to help close the gap between clinical need and current diagnostic capabilities — starting with those who have the fewest options today.
While our long-term vision includes broader applications of emotionally intelligent medical technology, our immediate focus is clear: bringing the first QuietScan system to the children who need it most.
Get Involved
We welcome conversations with:
- Pediatric neurologists and developmental specialists
- Researchers in autism and neuroimaging
- Grant officers and funding organizations
- Strategic partners and investors
If you are interested in learning more about QuietScan or exploring potential collaboration, please reach out.
Contact: stayebi@nickan.ai
