Major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders affect tens of millions of people in the United States, with a significant portion experiencing treatment-resistant symptoms. While medication and psychotherapy are the most common interventions, alternative treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) have emerged as effective, non-invasive options. TMS uses targeted magnetic fields to stimulate specific regions of the brain associated with mood regulation.

A critical challenge in TMS therapy is maintaining precise and consistent coil positioning across 30–36 treatment sessions. Patients must sit in slightly different orientations each time, making it difficult for technicians to reliably target the same brain region. Even small deviations can reduce treatment efficacy, and in severe cases, improper targeting may increase the risk of adverse effects such as seizures.

The Atlas Arm addresses this challenge as a precision coil positioning system designed to enhance the accuracy and repeatability of TMS treatments. The adjustable mechanical arm allows for fine-tuned control of coil placement, while an integrated coordinate tracking system enables technicians to record and replicate exact positions across sessions. By improving targeting consistency, the Atlas Arm has the potential to enhance treatment outcomes and expand effective care for millions of patients undergoing treatment-resistant therapy.