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Interaction between the human neural system and machines. Research on BMI began in the 1970s at UCLA(University of California Los Angeles ) under a grant from the NSF(National Science Foundation). In 1987 Philip Kennedy founded neural signals to develop BMI Communication system that do not depend on peripheral nerves and muscles. Brain accepts and controls a mechanical device as a natural part of its representation of the body. These are electronic interface with the brain ,which has ability to send and receive signals from brain.
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Main principle behind this interface is the bio-chemical activity of nerves and muscles. Neural impulses generated by the users brain are detected (EEGElectroencephalography). Signals are amplified and transmitted to computer Transformed to device control commands. Signals translated into action. Normal EEG frequency content ranges from 0.5 to 50 Hz.
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Robotics Prosthetic limb control. Functional-neuromuscular stimulation (FNS). Potential Space Applications. Crime Investigations. For healthy users- improved training or performance , speed and accuracy. Military- fighter pilots. Entertainment- computer games.
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Getting the right codes out for the desired action Permanent brain damage. Virus attacks. In the networked brain condition what will mean to be human? Animal rights. Extensive training required
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A great deal of efforts in neuroscience, robotics, and computer science are today spent by many research groups to develop BMI. Concept of BMI have been used for a large number of applications in various fields. Till now research is going on largely on monkeys and rats.