DocumentCode :
2423208
Title :
Towards a human-robot interface based on the electrical activity of the brain
Author :
Bento, Virgilio A. ; Cunha, Joao P. ; Silva, Filipe M.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Electron. Eng. & Telematics of Aveiro, Campus Univ. de Santiago, Aveiro
fYear :
2008
fDate :
1-3 Dec. 2008
Firstpage :
85
Lastpage :
90
Abstract :
Recent advances in computer hardware and signal processing assert that controlling certain functions by thoughts may represent a landmark in the way we interact with many output devices. This paper exploits the possibility of achieving a communication channel between the brain and a mobile robot through the modulation of the electroencephalogram (EEG) signal during motor imagery tasks. A major concern was directed towards designing a generalized and multi-purpose framework that supports rapid prototyping of various experimental strategies and operating modes. Preliminary results of brain-state estimation using EEG signals recorded during a self-paced left/right hand movement task are also presented. The user successfully learned to operate the system and how to better perform the motor-related tasks based on outcomes produced by its mental focus.
Keywords :
bioelectric potentials; control engineering computing; electroencephalography; human-robot interaction; mobile robots; state estimation; brain electrical activity; brain-state estimation; communication channel; electroencephalogram signal; human-robot interface; mobile robot; motor imagery; signal processing; Bioelectric phenomena; Brain; Computer interfaces; Electric potential; Electroencephalography; Humanoid robots; Mobile robots; Prototypes; Rhythm; Signal processing;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Humanoid Robots, 2008. Humanoids 2008. 8th IEEE-RAS International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Daejeon
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2821-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2822-9
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ICHR.2008.4755936
Filename :
4755936
Link To Document :
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