BCI: Brain Computer Interface
I ran across Commercial brain computer systems are coming today (original article is here). This is a cool graphic:
I’ve talked previously about Human-Computer interface (HCI) work.
Invasive BCI technologies have incredible potential. In addition to the unique device-human interface challenges (primarily sensors), it will also require significant advancements in the basic understanding of the underlying electrophysiology (cortical and motor). As reported, EEG-based processing will continue to be a corner-stone for this work, just as it is for non-invasive systems.
This slide from the report (pp. 170) summarizes the uses and importance of this type of work:
Here’s a shorter overview of BMI: Mind Controlled Bionic Limbs
Sphere
December 30th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Another appliacation of this technology that would be beneficial would be for virtual reality. Imagine the BCI interface controlling a remote surgery or life-size 3D architectural mock-ups for home design.
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