Human-to-human closed-loop control based on brain-to-brain interface and muscle-to-muscle interface.

ABSTRACT: Novel communication techniques have always been fascinating for humankind. This pilot study presents an approach to human interaction by combining direct brain-to-brain interface (BBI) and muscle-to-muscle interface (MMI) in a closed-loop pattern. In this system, artificial paths (data flows) functionally connect natural paths (nerves). The intention from one subject (sender) is recognized using electroencephalography (EEG) based brain-computer interface (BCI), which is sent out to trigger transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on the other subject (receiver) and induce hand motion; meanwhile TMS results in a significant change on the motor evoked potentials (MEP) recorded by electromyography (EMG) of the receiver's arm, which triggers functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to th

SUBMITTER: Mashat MEM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5591235 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature