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Perspectives and Potential of the Brain-Computer Interface

Author: MUSSATTO, G. G.; DE AVILA E SILVA, S.

Abstract: A Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), also known as Brain-Machine Interface, is a system that allows for the interaction between the user and its surroundings using control signals generated by his brain activity. The improvement of the research on BCI correlates mainly with the advances of Neurophisiology and Computer Science. Initial research was dedicated to the development of devices for the communication of individuals who lost voluntary muscle control but had no cognitive impairment. Nowadays, we find applications in the fields of mobility, communication and the treatment of diseases of user who may or may not have movement impairment. Considering the expansion scenario of the BCI applications, this paper presents a pedagogical description of the recent publication on this field of study. Hence, we descrive the basic concepts related to this research area, as well as some of its applications and limitations.

Key Words: BCI, Neural Activity, Robotic Prosthetics, Robotics, Nanotechnology.

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Complete Reference:: Mussatto, G. G.; de Avila e Silva, S., "Perspectivas e Potencialidades da Interface Cérebro-Máquina", Revista de Sistemas de Informação da FSMA n 13(2014) pp. 51-56

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