Brain-machine and brain-computer interfaces.
The idea of connecting the human brain to a computer or machine directly is not novel and its potential has been explored in science fiction. With the rapid advances in the areas of information technology, miniaturization and neurosciences there has been a surge of interest in turning fiction into reality. In this paper the authors review the current state-of-the-art of brain-computer and brain-machine interfaces including neuroprostheses. The general principles and requirements to produce a successful connection between human and artificial intelligence are outlined and the authors' preliminary experience with a prototype brain-computer interface is reported.
Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. gfriehs@yahoo.com
Gerhard M
GM
Friehs
Vasilios A
VA
Zerris
Catherine L
CL
Ojakangas
Mathew R
MR
Fellows
John P
JP
Donoghue
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