title: Brain Computer Interface on Track to Home.
abstract: The novel BackHome system offers individuals with disabilities a range of useful services available via brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), to help restore their independence. This is the time such technology is ready to be deployed in the real world, that is, at the target end users' home. This has been achieved by the development of practical electrodes, easy to use software, and delivering telemonitoring and home support capabilities which have been conceived, implemented, and tested within a user-centred design approach. The final BackHome system is the result of a 3-year long process involving extensive user engagement to maximize effectiveness, reliability, robustness, and ease of use of a home based BCI system. The system is comprised of ergonomic and hassle-free BCI equipment; one-click software services for Smart Home control, cognitive stimulation, and web browsing; and remote telemonitoring and home support tools to enable independent home use for nonexpert caregivers and users. BackHome aims to successfully bring BCIs to the home of people with limited mobility to restore their independence and ultimately improve their quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Barcelona Digital Technology Center, C/Roc Boronat 117, 08018 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Felip
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Miralles
authors.affiliation: Barcelona Digital Technology Center, C/Roc Boronat 117, 08018 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Eloisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vargiu
authors.affiliation: Barcelona Digital Technology Center, C/Roc Boronat 117, 08018 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dauwalder
authors.affiliation: Barcelona Digital Technology Center, C/Roc Boronat 117, 08018 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Solà
authors.affiliation: Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/4. OG, 8010 Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: Gernot
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Müller-Putz
authors.affiliation: Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/4. OG, 8010 Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: Selina C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Wriessnegger
authors.affiliation: Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/4. OG, 8010 Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pinegger
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Würzburg, Marcusstraße 9-11, 97070 Würzburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kübler
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Würzburg, Marcusstraße 9-11, 97070 Würzburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Halder
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychology, University of Würzburg, Marcusstraße 9-11, 97070 Würzburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Ivo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Käthner
authors.affiliation: Faculty of life and Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown BT370QB, UK.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.affiliation: Cedar Foundation, 31 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast BT9 7AS, UK.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Daly
authors.affiliation: Cedar Foundation, 31 Ulsterville Avenue, Belfast BT9 7AS, UK.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.affiliation: g.tec Guger Technologies OG, Sierningstrasse 14, 4521 Schiedlberg, Austria.
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Guger
authors.affiliation: g.tec Guger Technologies OG, Sierningstrasse 14, 4521 Schiedlberg, Austria.
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hintermüller
authors.affiliation: Telehealth Solutions, Building 6, Suite 7a, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford WD18 8YH, UK.
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lowish
mesh_terms: D062207:Brain-Computer Interfaces; D003199:Computer Systems; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D012984:Software; D000069350:Telerehabilitation; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D059015:Wireless Technology