Design and construction of a brain-computer interface for applications in neuro–robotics

Abstract

A brain computer interface (BCI) is a device that helps people with motor impairments, to communicate externally using the electrical activity of the brain without the assistance of peripheral nerves or muscle activity, promising further improved quality of life of patients. This investigation presents the design and construction of a neural interface in order to study the signals produced by the brain, using a Mindwave mobile prototype device, which measure spectra power of EEG (Electroencephalography, i.e. alpha waves, beta waves, etc.), NeuroSky eSense meters (attention and meditation) and eye blinks in a safety way. As the main objective is to control 3 axis biomedical devices, particularly a robotic arm Model: K-680 Steren, it is important to highlight the contribution of this work in the control, which will be held through Matlab and ArduinoIO programs.