Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Robotic Arm to Improve Quality of Life

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Pelayo ◽  
Hemamalini Murthy ◽  
Kiran George
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brain Computer Interface ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Improve Quality

scholarly journals Independent home use of a brain-computer interface by people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Neurology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. e258-e267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan R. Wolpaw ◽  
Richard S. Bedlack ◽  
Domenic J. Reda ◽  
Robert J. Ringer ◽  
Patricia G. Banks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Brain Computer Interface ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
It Use ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Rapid Disease Progression ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

ObjectiveTo assess the reliability and usefulness of an EEG-based brain-computer interface (BCI) for patients with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who used it independently at home for up to 18 months.MethodsOf 42 patients consented, 39 (93%) met the study criteria, and 37 (88%) were assessed for use of the Wadsworth BCI. Nine (21%) could not use the BCI. Of the other 28, 27 (men, age 28–79 years) (64%) had the BCI placed in their homes, and they and their caregivers were trained to use it. Use data were collected by Internet. Periodic visits evaluated BCI benefit and burden and quality of life.ResultsOver subsequent months, 12 (29% of the original 42) left the study because of death or rapid disease progression and 6 (14%) left because of decreased interest. Fourteen (33%) completed training and used the BCI independently, mainly for communication. Technical problems were rare. Patient and caregiver ratings indicated that BCI benefit exceeded burden. Quality of life remained stable. Of those not lost to the disease, half completed the study; all but 1 patient kept the BCI for further use.ConclusionThe Wadsworth BCI home system can function reliably and usefully when operated by patients in their homes. BCIs that support communication are at present most suitable for people who are severely disabled but are otherwise in stable health. Improvements in BCI convenience and performance, including some now underway, should increase the number of people who find them useful and the extent to which they are used.

Brain- Computer Interface Systems for Smart Homes - A Review Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temel Kayikcioglu ◽  
Masoud Maleki ◽  
Negin Manshouri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Signal Processing ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Brain Computer Interface ◽  
The Other ◽  
Computer Interface ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Signal Processing Methods ◽  
Home Systems

Abstract: Brain computer interface (BCI) systems, usually using signals taken from users' brain through electroencephalography (EEG), control various devices around and provide the user's command by interacting. Improving the quality of life of people with disabilities is the main goal of BCI systems. The importance of BCI-based smart home systems is further increasing as a smart home system directly affects the life of a disabled individual. On the other hand, there are few BCI systems that can be run directly using smart home systems. The importance of the BCI-based smart home and the few existing systems require more work in this vital field. In addition, no reviews have described BCI systems in smart home. In this study, we reviewed all the papers on BCI-based smart home systems published in the last 6 years. These studies investigated and evaluated BCI systems from nine different perspectives. In addition, all studies were examined in terms of signal processing methods. Finally, the problems and challenges of these systems were discussed and new solutions were proposed

Widening the horizons: Information space of the library for the blind as the resource to improve quality of life of visually impaired people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Novikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Advanced Training ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Special Library

The special library acts as the cultural and educational center for visually impaired people, and as the center for continuing education. The multifunctional performance of the library is substantiated. The joint projects accomplished in cooperation with theatres and museums and aimed at integrating the visually impaired people into the society are described. Advanced training projects for the library professionals accomplished in 2018 are discussed.

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