Mentor/s
Prof. Jo-Marie E. Kasinak
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Brain-computer interfaces connect the brain to an outside computer system. A communication pathway is formed where thoughts are met with tangible feedback. There are three major types of BCI that are grouped by the brain activity being used: active BCI, Reactive BCI, and Passive BCI. BCIs can be invasive, partially invasive, or noninvasive. There are four main components to a BCI system: signal acquisition, feature extraction, feature translation, and device output. Currently, the majority of BCI application and research is focused on the biomedical field, but BCI technology shows economic promise in other industries. In experimental settings, BCI technology has proven to be extremely useful in motor function rehabilitation, pain management, and mental disorder treatment. Additionally, BCI technology is regarded highly by those who have used it. BCI technology currently faces some challenges regarding accessibility, success rates, and ethics, however, researchers work and perform studies in hopes of completely mitigating these issues. When these challenges are addressed, BCI technology could be a popular treatment for many types of injuries or disorders. In this poster, two journal articles outlining successful BCI experiments will be discussed.
College and Major available
Biology
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-26-2024 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2024 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
The Future Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medicine: Current Applications, Limitations, and Improvements
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Brain-computer interfaces connect the brain to an outside computer system. A communication pathway is formed where thoughts are met with tangible feedback. There are three major types of BCI that are grouped by the brain activity being used: active BCI, Reactive BCI, and Passive BCI. BCIs can be invasive, partially invasive, or noninvasive. There are four main components to a BCI system: signal acquisition, feature extraction, feature translation, and device output. Currently, the majority of BCI application and research is focused on the biomedical field, but BCI technology shows economic promise in other industries. In experimental settings, BCI technology has proven to be extremely useful in motor function rehabilitation, pain management, and mental disorder treatment. Additionally, BCI technology is regarded highly by those who have used it. BCI technology currently faces some challenges regarding accessibility, success rates, and ethics, however, researchers work and perform studies in hopes of completely mitigating these issues. When these challenges are addressed, BCI technology could be a popular treatment for many types of injuries or disorders. In this poster, two journal articles outlining successful BCI experiments will be discussed.
Students' Information
Kara McGuire, Biology, Honors, 2024