Hi,
I research the brain-computer interfaces.
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), or brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) involve real-time direct connections between the brain and a computer
EEG BCIs might enable individuals to reliably communicate when they are unable to communicate behaviorally
Please answer this questions:
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
Link to article
http://212.182.24.107/owncloud/index.php/s/rwdTYWo82NqO9k2
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteBCIs reduce the lag between deciding to move the mouse...moving it...and the cursor actually moving. The lag is small but makes all the difference to some time-sensitive applications (military uses, computer games etc). A BCI can know what you are thinking before you do. They can identify the electrical neural patterns as a thought - before the pattern has fully manifested in to a conscious feeling/command. They also hold great potential for people who are paralyzed or otherwise unable to use their hands. This is also true for people whos hands are just otherwise occupied.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
Research in to BCIs at the moment is at a fairly basic level considering the complexity of the problem. BCIs are currently fairly inaccurate in terms of classifying neural activity. BCIs placed outside of the skull have a limited ability to read brain signals. They can be placed under the skull, but this requires pretty drastic surgery. Reading people's inner thoughts comes with a massive amount of ethical issues.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
Definitely medicine. In the future, they might augment the performance of surgeons or other medical professionals. Brain-computer interface technology is the focus of a rapidly growing research and development enterprise that is greatly exciting scientists, engineers, clinicians, and the public in general.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think they will become popular. With the development and popularisation of the technology they will be popular as well.
Thank you for your answer to my question.
DeleteUnfortunately, I cannot accept that the EEG should be used in surgery. Surgery requires high spatial resolution imaging, whereas EEG is characterized by high temporal resolution.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteMain benefit of using BCI systems is augmenting, mapping and repairing human sensory-motor and cognitive functions. In general, this technology is very helpful to disabled and sick people.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I see three groups of possible risks: user risks (immune reactions, altering cognitive processes), social risks (healthcare rationing of BCI technology for people) and ethical risks (mitigation of responsibility for actions).
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
In the article there are mentioned few areas but I will agree with Cezary that those systems will be the most useful in medicine, especially rehabilitation and restoration.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
Obviously, they will become very popular. Toys also follow technological innovations. Smart toys are very educative and interesting for children.
https://konwersatorium2-ms-pjwstk.blogspot.com/2018/05/week-7-2105-27052018-brain-computer.html
ReplyDelete1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
Without looking at the article I would imagine it would be about the BCI for simple data exchange. Elon Musk (a popular protagonist of our discussions) once said we have a fast link from the computer to the brain via our visual system. But the upstream is completely outdated, with speeds of mid-twentieth-century teletypes. Instead of researching how the brain can control the computer, this reasearch seems to concentrate on the much more dangerous idea of the computer controlling the brain.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
Brain damage. I think these two words explain it best.
To elaborate - we have a historical precedent to "improvement of the central nervous system", namely lobotomy. The practice was popular in the United States, and it was actually no different from psychopatic poking in the frontal lobe through the nose using a screwdriver.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
Let's touch a topic which comes up almost every week - self driving cars! Imagine a self driving car, which handles most of the situations - like an autopilot. But when things require human attention, instead of a sound alarm or other such annoying half-measures, the system could simply post a notification to your brain and receive the decision quickly, most likely faster than a press of a button or pedal.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I have no idea. I've heard very little about such toys and never seen one first hand. However, I've heard my friends talking about playing Guitar Hero using brainwaves. This means that at least in the geek circles it may be a thing.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteI can list some:
-real time visualisations on computer screen
-much more faster computer control
-disabled could connect without any barrier
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I think that the most dangerous is possibility to damage brain and make someone disabled.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
Rehabilitation of disabled person. That would be really helpfull for them to connect with their fammily the whole time.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
All new technology from year to year it becomes everyday life...that could be the same with EEG toys.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteResearch in this area is fundamental. Their development is of particular importance for people who, due to various accidents or diseases, have limited perspiration of moving or communicating with other people. I once heard about the BCI methods that reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This method was effective only under certain conditions. The results were amazing, however, people who decided to have such treatment had greater inclination to addiction to gambling and more often took destructive actions.
ReplyDelete1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteFrom the article we can list of the benefits such as:
1. You can prevent from smoking, alcoholism, motion sickness.
2. You can detect and diagnose: tumors, brain disorders, sleep disorders
3. It can helps you with rehabilitaion and restoration in brain strokes, disability and psychological disorders.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
Because you have got two ways of acquiring signals, in the invasive techniques the obvious risk is brain damage.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
I think that people with motor neuron diseases can benefit the most. Because then they can not only use a computer but other devices as normal human being.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think that this kind of toy will cost to much so I don't think that it will be very popular.
Why do you think that EEG is an invasive technique?
Delete1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteIt can help prevent and treat addictions. Support the functioning of people with disabilities. It can also help treat nervous system diseases.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
The main difficulties are ethical considerations, e.g.: obtaining informed consent from people who have difficulties in communication, personality issues and possible changes, reading thoughts and privacy and many others.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
As you can see from the applications I have mentioned, I believe that this method will work best in medicine.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox
I saw such a toy only once. However, I think that they may become more popular, but the price must not be too high. Otherwise it will be just a curiosity.
1) Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteRather not. I didn't think about the advantages of such solutions. It seems that there will be advantages that will once again dominate the world and dominate its functioning. A philosophical approach to the future topic.
2) What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I will refer to autonomous vehicles. In the worst case scenario, the risk is death of a man after deducting by car. But the number of risks is much bigger ... I think so.
3) In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
I think that in every field of science, every area of life and wherever we use ICT systems, such systems will be useful and will be used.
4) Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
Such games will be very popular at 100%!
I don't think anyone will undertake to design a BCI system that will allow you to control your car. The interpretation of brain waves is too ambiguous.
Delete1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteI think this is a technological breakthrough. This system can help people with nervous diseases.
2) What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I think that the risks of this system are insignificant. And the pluses cover them
3) In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
I think that this technology can be used in many areas. Probably the key will be IT
4) Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
Yes, most likely yes. It will be very popular in our community
1It has many benefits:
ReplyDelete- it can help with diagonosis of the brain disorders,
- it can be useful for the disabled people, making it easier to communicate with others,
- and maybe someday we could even use brain controlled artificial bodies.
Right now there is research about artificial arms controlled by disabled people with their brains, Aad it works pretty well.
Also EEG toys help control stress level and level of the brain focus so it could be useful in education process.
2. When we talk about no-invasion methods I see problem with the data security and protocol itself.
Just imagine whole artificial body that have been hacked!
If we talk about invasion methods as EcoG, of course there is a risk of brain damage.
3. Like I said before, medicine at first - let’s make it possible for the disabled persons to go back to the society. In my opinion it is the most important thing.
4. Yes. This could be not so expensive tool for training your brain, increase the level of your productivity and decrease the level of stress. Nowadays decreasing the level of stress is one of the most important thing that people should do. Stress is the main reason of many today’s diseases.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteIt might provide more control channels, like typing with the speed of thought or manipulating multiple variables of some process or system. The downside is possible lack of feedback information.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
When non-volontary, such systems might be abused to opress people. Also invasive methods look really scary on the photos in the article.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
I think most useful applications are communication - like telepathy but working, and self-regulation used to change undesired habbits.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
Puzzlebox Orbit software is open-sourced? Shut up and take my money! :-)
Yes, I think there will be a great fad for such toys, and then somehow smaller but still large market for such toys.
Hi Andrzej,
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for nice topic.
There is a lot of existing and potential benefits possible to achieve from such systems. Recent advances in neuroscience and engineering are making this a reality, opening the door to restoring and potentially augmenting human physical and mental capabilities. The main goal of BCI is to replace or restore useful function to people disabled by neuromuscular disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
As for the potential risks, the future of such systems depends on progress in 3 critical areas: development of comfortable, convenient, and stable signal-acquisition hardware; BCI validation and dissemination; and proven BCI reliability and value for many different user populations. Those areas indicate many potential risks, like toys you mentioned.
As for areas, where such systems are most useful, medical applications such as cochlear implants for the deaf and deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease are becoming increasingly commonplace. As I mentioned before, brain-computer interfaces can replace or restore useful function for people severely disabled by neuromuscular disorders and to augment natural motor outputs for pilots, surgeons, and other highly skilled professionals. Brain-computer interfaces might also improve rehabilitation for people with strokes, head trauma, and other disorders. But also, brain-computer interfaces are now being explored in applications as diverse as security, lie detection, alertness monitoring, telepresence, gaming, education, art, and human augmentation.
At present, the striking achievements of BCI research and development remain confined almost entirely to the research laboratory. In my opinion there is a big risk of uncontrolled usage such ideas for entertaining solutions (like those toys) and it can bring a lot of problems which shall be predicted in this respect just now. Studies that seek to demonstrate BCI practicality and efficacy for long-term home use by people with disabilities are just beginning. So, let’s hope it shall be developed in a proper way.
BR
Marta
The article mentions medical applications first and it seems reasonable that such systems would be the most beneficial in such areas. In other areas like operating computers with brain waves, it has fewer benefits for me.
ReplyDeleteAs for Puzzlebox Orbit it looks interesting, I browsed https://www.mindtecstore.com for other devices using EEG signals. Many of them are suppose to help you train concentration, learn meditation and in general help you improve how your brain functions. This part looks little bit scammy, but toys using EEG definitely could gain popularity if the price was more affordable.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteYes, I can. The advantages are:
- helping people with disabilities to communicate with other people
- diagnosis of brain diseases
- support of the learning process through concentration training
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
It all depends on the method of measuring the signal. In the case of non-invasive methods, the interface itself is safe to use. In my eyes, the only risk is to communicate the interface with a computer or device. By acting as an intruder, we may lose control, for example, over our artificial hand. However, in the case of invasive methods there is a risk of brain damage because the electrodes are placed inside the skull.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
Above all in medicine. BCI can improve the lives of people with disabilities. Subsequently, it is the entertainment industry.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think so. There are examples of using BCI in games on the Internet. So-called mind games. An example is the MindFlex device, which uses the level of our focus to control the ball.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteI think that the biggest advantage of BCI systems can be found in medicine. Allowing paralyzed persons to perform movements with artificial limbs. Thanks to the BCI system, we can learn more about the functioning of sensory-motor systems, carry out more complex experiments.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
At the moment I do not see any serious risks associated with the use of such systems because they are very primitive and inaccurate in terms of classification of neuron activity. Generally speaking, such systems are burdened with a very large margin of error and the data being read are only a very general approximation of the actual processes taking place in the brain.
3. In what areas will computer systems be most useful?
As I mentioned the most in medicine but in the army as well as any latest technology, it is being developed in terms of military suitability.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think that's the way it is. The moment in which humanity will develop the first truly accurate interface the brain computer will be a breakthrough in the development of our civilization comparable to the invention of a computer. A new era of medicine, entertainment and defense will come.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteFirst of all there is a lot of benefits for handicap people. For people with paralyze it might be very beneficial invention and I think that they are the main target of such experiment. Secondly there is a lot of very skillful, manual jobs in which we often would use “an extra hand”, it could be great branch for this.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I’m not sure, maybe water? 😊
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
I think I’ve mentioned about them in point 1.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
Of course. At least on the beginning of commercial usage of such technologies. As soon they will become more obvious they will disappear from mainstream
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteThe first and the main benefit is communication with disabled people who are conscious but can't speak.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
The risk of BCI system is frightening. This techninc create possibiliy to access our brains and thoughts without our permissions.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
According to my first answer it would be the most usefu in medicine.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit
I think that they may be popular in future. Some people are becoming so lazy they will want to play a game without moving at all :)
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteOne can diagnose brain disorders or any other neurological disorders. However, I also think of the new possibilities like the data transfer. It can help injured people to communicate with the others.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I think of any types of disabilities and damages made to the brain.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
Probably, medicine will benefit from deployment of such systems, as well as rehabilitation.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think that it will be very popular. Such toys are usually very attractive for adults and their children.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems? Most of us will write, we can use it on rats. Let's make specialized units of spy rats or something. A long time ago I read about dolphins controlled by the very similar invention. However, maybe we can use it to communicate with people in the coma or something like that?
ReplyDelete2. What is the risk of using BCI systems? Same as with everything that can fry your brain. I wouldn't risk mine.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful? In areas where such system can extend capabilities of the life form. Any life form in this case.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think it's popular because it's new and people want to try it. We will see what future brings, but at the moment I wouldn't say it will end as a big success.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteIn the assumptions, it is the fastest way to communicate with the machine, where we are skipping the executive factor, for example, our hands.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
When we speak about EEG or NIRS, there is no risk involved. However, other imaging methods, such as MRI, could potentially affect radiation issue.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
It is possibly the best way to communicate with the people who suffer from the locked-in syndrome.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think- yes, furthermore it has enormous potential in neurofeedback application done in-house.
1. Can you list the benefits of using BCI systems?
ReplyDeleteBasing on information provided in the article, the benefits are as follows: preventing from addictions,early diagnosis and detection of sicknesses.
2. What is the risk of using BCI systems?
I would say brain damage.
3. In which areas will computer brain systems be most useful?
It can help people recover from strokes, cope with their disabilities and neuro-psychological disorders.
4. Do you think that EEG toys will become popular? Such as the Puzzlebox Orbit.
I think so, it's the matter of time.