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The future of brain-computer interfaces, with Nicholas Hatsopoulos, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

CHAPTER

Advancements in Brain-Computer Interfaces

The chapter explores the intricacies of brain-computer interfaces, detailing how electrodes implanted in the brain pick up signals to control external devices. It delves into the contrasting biomimetic and non-biomimetic approaches, discussing the learning process akin to that of an infant. Ongoing research in neural prosthetics beyond motor control, challenges in signal durability, and the development of materials to reduce immune responses are also covered.

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