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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke support for brain-machine interface technology

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) offer the promise of restoring communication, enabling control of assistive devices, and allowing volitional control of extremities in paralyzed individuals. Working in multidisciplinary teams, neurosurgeons can play an invaluable role in the design, development, and demonstration of novel BMI technology. At the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has a long history of supporting neural engineering and prosthetics efforts including BMI, and these research opportunities continue today. The author provides a brief overview of the opportunities and programs currently available to support BMI projects.

Source: Neurosurgical FOCUS

DOI: 10.3171/2009.3.focus0989

Author: Joseph J. Pancrazio

Institutions: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Language: English

Topic: EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze