Neural Interfaces

Neural Interfaces

Neural Interfaces is a comprehensive book on the foundations, major breakthroughs, and most promising future developments of neural interfaces. The book contains the foundational topics of neural technologies, such as what is a brain signal and how to record them. It provides step-by-step tutorials on how to start with small projects and use machine learning to identify specific brain patterns. It also reviews recent advances that promise to guide future developments, including minimally invasive neural technologies. Through a mix of introductory and cutting-edge research, this book is a unique resource to those with an interest in neural interfaces and the latest technologies. - Presents a primer on the fundamentals of neural technologies and invasive and non-invasive applications - Provides step-by-step tutorials on how to build a BCI, including design choices, essential components, and available software tools - Features informed perspectives on the current state of development of BCIs and probable future breakthroughs

Optical Neural Interfaces

Neural Interfacing

In the past 50 years there has been an explosion of interest in the development of technologies whose end goal is to connect the human brain and/or nervous system directly to computers. Once the subject of science fiction, the technologies necessary to accomplish this goal are rapidly becoming reality. In laboratories around the globe, research is being undertaken to restore function to the physically disabled, to replace areas of the brain damaged by disease or trauma and to augment human abilities. Building neural interfaces and neuro-prosthetics relies on a diverse array of disciplines such as neuroscience, engineering, medicine and microfabrication just to name a few. This book presents a short history of neural interfacing (N.I.) research and introduces the reader to some of the current efforts to develop neural prostheses. The book is intended as an introduction for the college freshman or others wishing to learn more about the field. A resource guide is included for students along with a list of laboratories conducting N.I. research and universities with N.I. related tracks of study. Table of Contents: Neural Interfaces Past and Present / Current Neuroprosthesis Research / Conclusion / Resources for Students